Funding guide Our funding guide takes you through the key steps to consider when thinking about funding,The guide includes information on how to find funding, tips on what to include in your application, how,Policy & influencing We recognise that funding is one of the key priorities across the voluntary sector,and our team continue to call for Fair Funding for the sector.,crisis are the latest chapters in a longer story of instability and unpredictability in voluntary sector

Volunteer of the Year: Jim Cassidy - Men Matter Scotland Sponsored by Volunteer Scotland Volunteer of,Grateful for the support he received, Jim became a volunteer at our Drumchapel hub, working three days,"I want to thank my incredible colleagues, our volunteers, partners and supporters who make this work,Credit: Neil Hanna The Crail Community Partnership arose after a two year long community consultation about,We would like to thank Development Trust Association Scotland and Business Energy Scotland for guiding

, championing its members’ work and aims, and we wanted to be part of such a collaborative organisation,They allow us to keep our finger on the pulse of what is developing within the sector.,Our wonderful complementary therapy volunteer team lead by our national award-winning therapist have,love fellow SCVO members and members of the public to join in some of our events to help support our work,and we encourage people to find out more about our services on our website.”

In this guide, we look at one specific area: generative AI.,This guide is for you if: you work or volunteer in the charity sector you’re not a specialist in AI you,want to find out more about what generative AI can do you’re worried about AI and how it might be used,you’re exploring possibilities for using generative AI in your work.,In this guide, we’ll outline scenarios where generative AI could or has been used then summarise some

Scottish society needs a thriving voluntary sector to support people when they need it most and so do,If your organisation is a funder, take a look at SCVO’s guide to best practise for funders during Coronavirus,Corporate volunteers can donate their time to help manage, shape and guide charities through the coronavirus,Do your research Think about what kind of society your business needs to survive and thrive?,Shout about it!

Promoting and supporting good governance in the voluntary sector is a core part of SCVO's work.,You’re now one of the people in Scotland who guide the work of our essential voluntary sector.,Learn more about good governance Third Sector Governance Code Good governance matters because it underpins,Learn more about the Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector Guide to running a charity Third Force,Goodmoves search Volunteer Scotland search

From the start of lockdown we worked to give a strong voice and representation to the sector.,We worked with independent funders and third sector interfaces to try to ensure that funding being made, and to stimulate debate about the sector’s future Liaised closely with Scottish Government regarding,and resources on areas including funding, running your organisation, governance, fundraising, volunteering,Please contact us at enquiries@scvo.scot if you have any feedback on our work or ideas about what we

Will you need to recruit staff or volunteers? Will you be able to keep the ones you’ve got?,We’ve written this guide for Chief Executives, leadership teams and trustees, to help you think about

This page tells you about some of the ways you can be part of delivering the UK's biggest free voluntary,sector event Take part in our exhibition Book an exhibition space Our exhibition spaces are a great,If you'd like to highlight your organisation's work, generate discussion and share best practice, we'd,we've welcomed all kinds of fun and interactive activities, including choir and dance performances, guided,Volunteer Every year, enthusiastic and energetic volunteers help us deliver the Gathering supporting

If you already work to the Code, now is a good time to review your practices.,, service users and clients and the organisations you work with.,What about our staff and volunteers?,Telling your staff and volunteers about the advice and help available, such as the Scottish Government,The campaign includes regularly updated guides for employers and EU citizens, factsheets, posters and