ScotRail operates 362 stations all over Scotland, with over 99 million journeys through ScotRail stations every year covering key commuter, intercity and tourist routes.

Many stations have vacant or underused spaces within properties available to rent. SCVO are happy to be partnering with ScotRail to help SCVO members find the right space for you in the heart of the community you serve and, importantly, to benefit from favourable lease agreements costing from just £1 per year.

For charities, community groups and voluntary organisations, ScotRail leases from just £1 a year are an affordable way for you to access spaces and properties that range from vacant station buildings and rooms, outlets or perhaps the opportunity for stand-alone kiosks in stations. You can use ScotRail properties and spaces for many purposes including:

– Office or meeting spaces

– Community spaces

– Club or team premises

You’ll be supported by the Station Spaces team of experts at ScotRail who will guide you through the leasing process and support you throughout your tenancy agreement. The ScotRail in the Community Team can also help. They can an offer advice and assistance throughout the application process. This includes support in areas such as business planning, funding applications and much more.

You can also, of course, rely on SCVO’s support and the support of their partners where you need it. SCVO can point you to legal advice from our professional partners. If you’re an SCVO member organisation with income less than £500,000 per year, you might be able to access up to two hours of free legal advice.  Expert free insurance support is available from our valued partner Keegan & Pennykid.

If you’d like to learn more about ScotRail’s Station Spaces and the spaces that they have available across Scotland, there’s more information about available properties across Scotland on their website  or you’re welcome to drop them an email to stationspaces@scotrail.co.uk.