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Tracey Bird
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- I manage the SCVO Enquiry Service and Pro Bono legal and VAT advice services. Content manager for the information pages on the SCVO website. Also blog and provide training on governance, and developed the Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector. I am a board member of Women's Aid East and Midlothian.
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A recent report Charity Banking Challenges has highlighted that charities continue to be frustrated by barriers to banking. This is a recurring issue for SCVO’s Information Service, where we frequently receive enquiries about difficulties opening an account, banks requiring a... Read more
The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector was originally developed in 2018 by the Third Sector Governance Forum. Designed specifically for Scotland’s voluntary sector, it provided a statement of best practice on what good governance looks like. Since then, both our... Read more
Trustees’ Week is all about highlighting the great work of trustees across Scotland and the UK, and the role they play in governing our charities and voluntary organisations. Read more
In Scotland, most charities are small. SCVO’s research shows that 80% of Scottish charities have incomes under £100k. But whilst they may have a small financial footprint, they have a huge impact on the lives of individuals, communities and causes across the country. Now it’s... Read more