Big Lottery Fund

This programme is closed, but will re-open 14 June 2012.

Please note the eligibility checker is not available and will only be accessible when the programme re-opens in June.

Summary of the programme

As part of Investing in Communities, Community Spaces Scotland supports communities to become more involved in, and to take responsibility for, their local environment, communal spaces and places. This will focus on bringing communities together while making them healthier, not just physically, but also through sharing activities in a space or place that is fit for purpose. We will do this by providing funding for communities to improve the appearance, functionality, accessibility, effectiveness and sustainability of local spaces and places (including buildings).

We want this programme to help address the areas of greatest need in Scotland. To help us achieve this we have added eligibility criteria, based on the area where the project will be delivered, to ensure this funding is targeted where it is needed most. You can find out quickly and easily if your project is eligible by typing the postcode where your project will be based into our eligibility checker. If the postcode of your place or space is ineligible but the majority of your beneficiaries reside in eligible areas you may still be able to apply.  If this is the case you need to provide us with further information.  See How to Apply or contact us on 0300 123 7110 or enquiries.Scotland@biglotteryfund.org.uk

To find out more about our approach to eligibility for this programme read our Community Spaces Scotland guidance notes Community Spaces Scotland Guidance notes - 499KB

Outcomes

Projects must achieve all three of the following outcomes under Community Spaces Scotland:

• Communities come together to make better use of local spaces and places.
• Communities come together to improve their environment.
• Communities come together to get healthier and be more active

What types of project will we fund?

We expect to fund a wide range of activities involving meeting spaces; recreation; and community green spaces. Examples include providing facilities for community activity through developing and improving:

• local parks
• community paths and gardens
• play parks
• allotments
• community centres, and
• village halls.

We may also consider funding suitable revenue projects that will meet our outcomes.

Through this programme we can also provide development funding Community Spaces Scotland: Development funding application form - 681KB to provide any relevant technical advice you may need to develop your full application. We can also fund business plans where these are considered necessary to securing the project’s long term sustainability.

What to do next

• First, you should confirm whether you are eligible to apply for this funding by using our eligibility checker. If you are eligible contact us before you apply on 0300 123 7110 or by email at enquiries.scotland@biglotteryfund.org.uk to discuss your idea.
• Questions about Community Spaces Scotland? Find out more

Contact

Information team
Big Lottery Fund
1 Atlantic Quay
1 Robertson Street
Glasgow, G2 8 JB

Phone: 0300 123 7110

Fax: 0141 242 1401

Textphone: 0141 242 1500

Email: enquiries.scotland@biglotteryfund.org.uk