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Please note our membership team is now working remotely to continue processing membership applications and are happy to answer any queries you may have.

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Legal advice

Almost every aspect of running a voluntary sector organisation is covered by legislation. Some of this is covered in our legislation & regulation section, but if you need professional help, SCVO members* can access up to two hours of free legal advice.

Topics covered include:

  • Governance
  • Charity Law
  • Property
  • Contracts
  • Employment Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Data Protection

* Please note this service is only available to SCVO member organisations with an annual income of less than £500,000. If your organisation is not currently a member of SCVO you can join now

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Fill in our legal referral form

E: enquiries@scvo.scot
T: 0800 169 0022


Tax & VAT service

We have lots of useful information on Tax and VAT in our running your organisation section, but SCVO members* can also access our Tax and VAT helpline service for bespoke advice on a variety of related topics, including:

  • how to improve your VAT position
  • advice and guidance on Gift Aid
  • events to guide you through the latest Tax and VAT developments

* Please note this service is free for SCVO members with an income of up to £500,000, and at a 50% discounted rate for larger member organisations.

Suppliers

Get in touch

Fill in our VAT advice enquiry form

E: enquiries@scvo.scot
T: 0800 169 0022

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