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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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HR Service

for the first time team dynamics, conflict management and grievances https://youtu.be/tp4C0lolGHs About,I’m passionate about making HR more progressive and accessible for all.Outside of work I love musical,I’m also a volunteer young person’s mentor and trustee board member.,I would love to talk to you about your people and explore how we can support your organisation through,I’m passionate about offering quality HR advice and building good relationships.

https://scvo.scot/services/hr

Board of Trustees elections 2025

Joining the SCVO Board of Trustees At SCVO we're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve,members to the Board of Trustees.,We ask trustees to be available for: Quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees The board’s annual away,Find out more about SCVO's work and our current board Read about SCVO's work and learn about our current,board members About SCVO Our strategic plan Our impact report Meet our current Board of Trustees Learn

https://scvo.scot/about/people/board-of-trustees/elections

Decision making and governance

These could be decisions about how the charity runs, who your trustees will be, changes to your charitable,Also think about whether any applications can be vetoed by the board. Can employees be members?,, or anyone thinking about becoming a trustee, should read the OSCR guidance for trustees for more detailed,meetings and how to develop your board.,You may like to think about a scheme of delegation, which outlines where the trustees have delegated

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/decision-making

Conflicts of interest

It’s entirely natural for conflicts of interest to occur on charity and voluntary organisations’ boards,People that become trustees tend to be committed, energetic, and socially aware individuals, who, more,So don’t panic if you or someone on your board is faced with a conflict of interest.,It’s not about trying to prevent it – it’s how you manage it that matters.,This will: help your trustees act in the organisation’s best interests at all times. help your board

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/risks-and-problems/conflicts-of-interest

Who you need

The members of governing bodies go by a variety of names: Trustees Management board or Executive Committee,If you’re registered as a company, you’ll have a ‘Board of Directors’.,If you’re a charity, it will be ‘Trustees’.,There are specific roles that you’ll need on your board of trustees to make sure it’s running effectively,Read more about roles and responsibilities of trustees.

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/governance/who-you-need

21st Century governance: trustees' week conference

We heard about the trends and challenges faced by charities and voluntary organisations that both the,Director of Development David McNeill used Shifting Sands, SCVO’s guide to planning to help think about,She has regular strategic discussions with trustees about the role investments can play in building financial,and online engagement.John has spent much of the past 18 months talking to voluntary sector groups about,Get in touch Got questions, feedback or just want to get in touch about the conference?

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/21st-century-governance-trustees-week-conference

Trustee induction

A good induction is vital for new trustees.,They should: know about the organisation and its aims, and understand the challenges it faces and the,Trustees need to play a full part in discussions and decision making.,Think about having an existing trustee mentor a new one, and make sure you continue to develop your board,Good governance needs well informed and active trustees.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/induction

Trustee Elections 2022

There were 11 candidates standing for election to 3 positions on the SCVO Board of Trustees.,I’m passionate about the potential of SCVO and our members and in truly positioning the voluntary sector,distinctly different individualsPartnership working, networking/influencing/negotiation I am passionate about,Board are: good organisation skills, strong sence of responsibility, interpersonal skills, leadership,My reasons for wishing to serve on the Trustee Board is to make a positive impact to the community life

https://scvo.scot/about/work/agm/trustee-elections-2022

Trustee expenses

A well run and effective charity board should have a Trustees Expenses Policy that is clear and easy,organisation.Ensure you are acting with care and diligence when managing the affairs of the organisation.Enable your board,trustee. 2.,any charity trustee or person connected to a charity trustee.,These must clearly reflect the discussions and decisions about the value of trustee expenses to be included

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/guidance-and-templates/trustee-expenses

Developing your board

Developing your board.,You can’t sit a group of people around a table and assume that they will automatically become a highly

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/developing-board