SCVO members are part of a community of organisations.,We were attracted to join SCVO as members because SCVO is a driving force within Scotland’s charity sector,The resources, training and opportunities available to members, together with the wealth of news and,We’d love fellow SCVO members and members of the public to join in some of our events to help support,Are you an SCVO member who'd like to feature in "Meet our members"? Head to My SCVO to let us know!

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Join SCVO for access to all of these professional networks.,Comms network The SCVO Comms network is a supportive space for anyone in an SCVO member organisation,and committees.,Find out more and join the Trustee Network Policy network Our Policy Network connects people within the,Join now for regular bulletins sharing views and news, and frequent events to hear form key speakers

rules have been introduced to ensure contact with elected members remains above board.,Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) The Scottish Parliament,and, since then, voluntary organisations have provided invaluable input and a unique perspective on policy,the creation of the Scottish Parliament has in turn made it easier for the third sector to access policy,From briefing MSPs in advance of debates to providing evidence to our committees; contributing to cross-party

SCVO can provide further training and resources to help ensure your organisation is governed effectively,Financial reporting (sample financial policies and procedures) is an important agenda item and should,An inquorate committee could be given the power to call a general meeting so that new members could be,Sub-committees Sub-committees can be set up to tackle detailed planning or policy development in a specific,opportunity to involve other people from within and outside the organisation, and can be useful for potential new

members Our members sit at the very heart of SCVO and play an active role in shaping our work.,We were so pleased to offer a brand new, refreshed membership benefits package welcoming more new members,and supporters than ever before into our community. 655 new members 32 new supporters Meet our membership,SCVO policy-driven interactions 20 SCVO policy briefings and consultation responses 7 committee appearances,by SCVO staff 13 SCVO policy events and training sessions SCVO highly rated for awareness and regard

Best wishes, Anna Fowlie, SCVO Chief Executive Anna Fowlie, SCVO Chief Executive Thank you to our members,or via our pro-bono partners to develop and build their capacity. 684 new members 11 new supporters,members, a brand new guide to setting up a charity, and more templates and model policies to give organisations,SCVO policy-driven interactions 19 SCVO policy briefings and consultation responses 5 committee appearances,by SCVO staff 10 SCVO policy led events Engaged with 900+ sector representatives through SCVO-led events

We are regularly updating this page with new information, news and updates, so please keep checking to,sources How to look after your staff Policy & influencing We’re giving you information to deal with,Opinions and news from SCVO SCVO response to 2023/24 Programme for Government where we welcome commitments,advice Framework agreements – a collective way of purchasing and tendering open to SCVO members and,voluntary organisations Our SCVO partners provide discounted services and goods to SCVO members, covering

The UK Budget is an opportunity for the new Prime Minister and the Cabinet team to recognise and support,collaboration of organisations representing members and groups from the charity sector and wider civil,SCVO letter to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer.,SCVO Response to Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Third sector funding,SCVO Response to Finance and Public Administration Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Managing Scotland’s

opportunities to develop skills and learning the chance to apply existing skills and experience to a new,governing body should include opportunities for individuals to learn or improve skills and abilities as members,development and training terms of reference for meetings and any sub-committees code of conduct copy,Factors to be measured might include: Regular attendance at meetings and participation in sub-committees,SCVO can provide further training and resources to help ensure your organisation is governed effectively