The Voluntary Action Fund has just made its GO4Volunteering Grant more accessible by inviting groups with income of up to £50,000 to apply.

GO4 Volunteering is a grant programme from the Voluntary Action Fund aimed at helping small voluntary organisations and community groups that rely on volunteers.  It can provide grants of up to £2000 to help small groups become more effective and confident about involving volunteers, and to help volunteers become better skilled. The funding comes from the Scottish Executive.

Here is what can be funded:
• training programmes for volunteers
• training programmes for voluntary management committees
• the cost of professional support or consultancy
• visits to other organisations to share ideas and experience
• team building or planning events involving volunteers

Who can apply?

The grant is aimed at small, local groups with limited funding.  Groups will be considered for grants if they have:
• income below £50,000 per year
• a signed constitution
• a bank account in the name of the organisation
• an independent referee

Applications are welcome at any time and will be assessed quickly. The application form is very straightforward.

For further information please contact: 
Patricia McKibben
Voluntary Action Fund
Dunfermline Business Centre
Unit 14, Izatt Avenue
Dunfermline  
KY11 3BX
Tel:  01383 620780
E-mail:  Patricia.McKibben@voluntaryactionfund.org.uk