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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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Funding

Funding guide Our funding guide takes you through the key steps to consider when thinking about funding,for your organisation.,The guide includes information on how to find funding, tips on what to include in your application, how,Guide to finding funding More support Our Information Service can answer your questions on all elements,More information Funding policy and influencing Running Costs Crisis #EssentialSector Manage your grant

https://scvo.scot/funding

You're a charity! What next?

think about your next steps and secure your organisation's future.,We've got information on what kind of funding you can look for, how to give your applications for grants,the best chance of success, and ideas of lots of kinds of fundraising: Guide to finding funding Funding,We keep it up-to-date to make it as easy as possible for you to find great opportunities.,SCVO members can access premium content and functionality: Funding Scotland Good governance Your management

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/next-steps

Deciding to close an organisation

Find out what to think about if you’re considering closing or winding up an organisation, and in what,You might be choosing to close down because of: a loss in sources of funding or a loss of support difficult,finding trustees or members for the organisation less of a need for your services significant change,who still need your support.,The Good Merger Guide from Eastside People is a step by step guide to mergers for charities. change your

https://scvo.scot/support/closing-down/deciding-to-close-an-organisation

Impact Report 2023/24

evidence to support our assertions, and it means we can identify emerging issues quickly and take steps,including our: New guide to closing down a charity Updated guide to finding funding New charity law,IT support Our responsive and supportive IT Service team stepped up and helped over 40 voluntary organisations,’s voluntary organisations with the skills, tools and knowledge to successfully find and apply for funding,feedback We'd love to hear your thoughts, comments and feedback on our Impact Report.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact

Technology

organisation’s current digital maturity and plot a route ahead Find out more about how your organisation,can embed digital inclusion in your core service delivery Protect your digital systems and data and,ensure your organisation is prepared for a cyber attack by finding out more about cyber resilience SCVO,’s guide to generative AI will help voluntary organisations find out more about how AI works, and provide,ideas and guidance to tackle the practical and ethical issues around AI SCVO’s guide to remote working

https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/technology

Exhibitor information

Cameron Logistics will be in touch with further information and to find out if you would like to use,You can access this by following the below steps: Download the free NCP App Register and add the SaverID,Women's Convention CyberScotland ProAptivity - The CRM Specialists Plinth The National Lottery Community Fund,If you get any requests from any other email address about appearing in guides or anything else related,year’s Gathering greener, so to help us reduce our carbon footprint, here are some things you might find

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/exhibitor-information

Good Governance: Future proofing for trustees conference

On this page you'll find details on: Event hosts and partners Conference agenda and resources Meet the,economic climate voluntary sector organisations are facing increased challenges, from a changing funding,wrap-upWe summed up the day with the Governance Forum, reflecting on our highlights and looking to next steps,As part of her work with THRE, Alice has produced a guide on applying human rights and equalities to,Mercedes Jones Mercedes Jones is a Fund Adviser with Foundation Scotland and leads the Climate Action

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/future-proofing-for-trustees

The charity (de)banking landscape

Finding an account Finding a suitable bank account has become increasingly difficult for many reasons,If charities are unable to access their funds while their account is frozen, they risk becoming financially,Industry steps for banks were also identified.,in 2024 and will see the launch of UK Finance’s new website hub, the Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide,setting up a charity bank account; recognise that it is in all our interests to safeguard donated funds

https://scvo.scot/p/89511/2024/04/23/the-charity-debanking-landscape

An expert’s guide to applying for funding

Sandra Hogg provides some hints and tips on attracting money to your cause

https://tfn.scot/opinion/an-experts-guide-to-applying-for-funding