SCVO support to help you manage your organisation.

organisation.,of setting up and running a charity, including advice around funding and running costs.,Scotland gives access to up to date, high-quality information on funding opportunities for voluntary organisations,It is free to any organisation in Scotland and lets you search over 1,000 funding opportunities including,More information Funding policy and influencing Running Costs Crisis #EssentialSector Manage your grant

finalists and People's Choice vote Book a place Applying for an award and award categories Key dates for your,We are dedicated to championing voluntary organisations and supporting your work.,the external environment that organisations are working in and the nuts and bolts of running an effective,voluntary organisation in 2025.,Learn more about each of our award categories, key dates and useful information to help you with your

Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,future of the voluntary sector in Scotland Meet our members SCVO members are part of a community of organisations,Colin Leslie, communications and marketing manager at Leuchie House who told us all about their organisation,We joined SCVO to be part of a nationally recognised organisation, whose mission is to support, promote,We'd love to share your story.

Know your organisation’s purpose It’s vital as a trustee that you know about what your organisation was,You can find this out by reading your organisation’s governing document.,Get a good induction and meet your fellow trustees You should be able to understand what your organisation,your organisation is and about any potential personal liabilities.,you must always put the interests of your organisation first.

think about your next steps and secure your organisation's future.,Our information on running your organisation Now that you’re up and running as a charity, we can offer,lots of support on how you can run your organisation.,board, your trustees, have a vital role in setting the direction of your organisation and making sure,of your organisation There's lots to think about to make sure your charity is working well, and we've

There are five key types of risk that can affect your voluntary organisation: Governance risks affect,information, insurance cover, reserves, cash flow and fraud.Operational risks relate to the daily running,of the organisation.,They include events like the covid-19 pandemic, or Brexit.Compliance risks happen when your organisation,A well run and effective voluntary organisation should have a Risk Policy that is clear and easy to use

and model constitutions Running your organisation How to solve problems and run effective and sustainable,voluntary organisations.,managing people Village & community halls handbook Everything you need to know about setting up and running,develop digital skills HR information & resources Information, tools and templates to help you manage your,2025 Self-study eLearning Learn at your own pace, and at a time that suits you with these free modules

We know how important it is to make sure your organisation is running well.,also know it's a lot to think about - especially if you've got limited resources, are a small organisation,Our templates and guides are there to give you a starting point - you'll need to adapt them to suit your,own organisation and, if necessary, get some advice to make sure they meet all your legal and regulatory

Depending on your type of organisation this may be called: the constitution the memorandum and articles,, i.e. your organisational purposes.,This establishes the boundaries within which your organisation can operate.,property is held in trust by property trustees, which then allows a separate management committee to run,This can mean the people running the activities of the hall and the people who own the hall are operating