Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,The Men's Shed is a community space for people to socialise together.,us all about their organisation.,Frequently asked questions We'd love to hear from you if you have any questions at all about joining,our SCVO membership community.

Village and community halls handbook This handbook is for everyone running a village or community hall,From governance and facilities management to net zero and digital, we'll guide you through what you need,Village halls are often the heart of a community.,This guidance is produced by SCVO and Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) from Development Trusts,Association Scotland (DTAS), with support from Scottish Rural Network, part of the Scottish Government

These organisations are supported by a strong network of Intermediaries that inform members about current,Intermediaries provide communication channels and facilitate networking between members.,Why intermediaries are important When we talk about a high-performing economy, we recognise the need,less able to speak openly about big issues.,needs and get money to people and communities.

Support services Local Scotland-wide UK-wide Government and public bodies Local TSI Scotland Network,Government.,Are you a community group, social enterprise or third sector organisation really worried about your future,leading community sector networks, the Scottish Community Alliance campaigns collectively for a stronger,Heritage Trust Network: networking and support for the Heritage community in England, Scotland, Wales

Good governance. Trustees have a significant part to play in your organisation.

In Renfrewshire the existing 'DigiRen' network became the vehicle for delivering place-based digital,There's no definitive list, but ideally you should have participation from: Local government e.g. community,The importance of a local lead who is passionate about the work, has the appropriate networks and the,pay attention to your governance structures.,more about governance arrangements in our Village and Community Halls Guide, or explore governance more

Dear Deputy First Minister Investing in Communities Fund On behalf of the TSI Network, the Third Sector,Fund (ICF), we are writing to raise our concerns about the Investing in Communities Fund following the,The Scottish Government Ministers and officials are well aware of the importance of making and communicating,We are deeply concerned about the lack of communications about the ICF, particularly for organisations,As a matter of urgency, Scottish Government must communicate clearly with funded organisations, including

EU Exit Toolkit for voluntary and community sector organisations for continuity planning workshops.,What about our staff and volunteers?,At SCVO, we believe every person who works to make a difference to Scottish communities should be valued,Telling your staff and volunteers about the advice and help available, such as the Scottish Government,SCVO campaigned against a no deal Brexit If you are an SCVO member our Professional Networks can help

many voluntary organisations work with Many voluntary organisations have an important story to tell about,Donors and staff also increasingly have hopes or expectations about how organisations are addressing,, the Everyone’s Environment project may provide useful food for thought The Scottish Government is funding,a network of regional community climate action hubs to provide a strategic regional response to climate,You can find details of your local hub on the Scottish Government website SCVO partner Utility Aid can

In this handbook, we'll guide you through the things you need to think about when taking on, running,,Using this handbook We know there's a lot to think about when running a village hall.,About this handbook This guidance is produced by SCVO and Community Ownership Support Service (COSS),from Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), with support from Scottish Rural Network, part of,the Scottish Government’s Rural Development Programme.