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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Welcome to all the organisations that have joined SCVO recently. You can find out more about them below:
Information and Learning for All Project
Joined SCVO on 28 August
<p>Our Vision Our vision is a Scotland where excluded communities’ efforts to participation are recognised and rewarded by all sectors of the economy and society.</p> <p>Our Mission To develop the capacity and skills of excluded communities in Scotland in such a way that they are better able to identify and develop the skills required to negotiate within a system that does not always enable them to participate fully and equally.</p> <p>Our Objectives Our main objective is to provide vital information and learning activities that empower excluded communities to negotiate within a system that does not always enable them to access the labour market and to participate equally and fully in their communities. Our activities include: • Repackaging vital information into formats that can be used by target groups • Organizing seminars, workshops, talks and meetings aimed at solving community problems • Organizing employability skills training including literacy and ICT skills training • Providing reading material, including newspapers, materials on formal education, income generation, adult literacy and entertainment. • Promoting appropriate technologies • Documentation of local events • Organizing recreational activities such as games and cultural activities</p> <p>• Promoting publishing and book writing activities Facilitating the formation of support groups/associations and other activities that promote the provision of information and learning for the target groups to enable their full participation in society.</p>
Lauder Christmas Lights Festival
Joined SCVO on 27 August
<p>We are a voluntary group who are responsible for organising lighting up our Royal and Ancient Burgh of Lauder for the Christmas Season.</p>
Strathlachlan Community Centre
Joined SCVO on 27 August
<p>Support in the community. Provides space for community activities</p>
Broughty Bowling Club
Joined SCVO on 26 August
<p>Lawn green bowling club providing sport, recreation and social opportunities for members and the local community.</p>
Nith Catchment Fishery Trust
Joined SCVO on 26 August
<p>The Nith Catchment Fishery Trust is a Scottish charity formed to conserve and enhance native freshwater fish and their habitats across the River Nith catchment, from New Cumnock to Glencaple and along the coast to Sandyhills. </p> <p>Working closely with the Nith District Salmon Fishery Board, the Trust undertakes a wide range of conservation work to protect salmon, sea trout, eel and lamprey, including juvenile salmonid surveys, invertebrate surveys, habitat enhancement, and the control of invasive non-native species. </p> <p>As part of its remit, the Trust also delivers educational programmes to increase public awareness and understanding of the aquatic environment.</p>
Panmure Pre-School
Joined SCVO on 26 August
<p>Panmure Preschool is a voluntary playgroup and registered charity located inside the Carnoustie Early Learning and Childcare Centre on Pitskelly Road. We have a capacity for 30 children to be enrolled and we are in partnership with Angus Council. </p> <p>Our vision at Panmure Preschool is to provide a high quality learning environment that is homely, nurturing and inspired by our children. We value children as creative and independent learners. We aim to ensure that our environment is creative, inspiring and inviting. We respect and include all our children, families and beliefs. We provide high quality interactions and experiences through play.</p>
Scottish Community Heritage Alliance
Joined SCVO on 26 August
<p>The Scottish Community Heritage Alliance (SCHA) supports community heritage groups across Scotland by providing a network for sharing knowledge, ideas and good practice. It helps groups build capacity, develop skills, access opportunities and have a stronger voice in shaping the future of Scotland’s community heritage.</p>
South of Scotland Beekeepers Association
Joined SCVO on 26 August
<p>The South of Scotland Beekeepers’ Association (SSBKA) is a local beekeeping association located in Dumfries and Galloway and serves enthusiastic hobby beekeepers from Langholm to Castle Douglas. </p> <p>We have a current membership of over 130 members and are always keen to welcome people who are interested in learning more about honey bees and beekeeping.</p>
Andalus
Joined SCVO on 25 August
<p>Andalus is a vibrant beacon institute & community hub in Scotland.</p>
Duine
Joined SCVO on 25 August
<p>Duine is a Scottish charity providing free professional portrait photography sessions for people facing illness, trauma, financial hardship or other barriers. Through a welcoming and supportive experience, we aim to improve confidence, self-image and wellbeing, helping people see themselves with dignity and renewed self-belief.</p>
Himalayan Centre Edinburgh
Joined SCVO on 25 August
<p>Himalayan Centre Edinburgh Limited is a community-focused organisation based in Edinburgh, established to provide a permanent space for cultural, educational, social and community activities. The Centre supports the Nepali and wider Himalayan community while also welcoming people from across Edinburgh and Scotland.</p> <p>The building is used for community events, cultural celebrations, meetings, classes, youth activities, social gatherings and venue hire. The Centre has also supported activities such as Nepali language classes, community programmes, volunteering and events delivered in partnership with other local organisations. Much of the organisation’s work has been supported by volunteers and members of the community.</p> <p>Our long-term aim is to protect the Himalayan Centre as a sustainable community asset while making better use of the building throughout the week. Going forward, the Centre intends to combine stable rental income with retained community access, particularly on Mondays, so that HCE can continue delivering and supporting community activities while maintaining a more sustainable financial model.</p>
Kilmun Hall and Recreation Association
Joined SCVO on 25 August
<p>A community hub for over 110 years.</p>
Visiting Friends SCIO
Joined SCVO on 25 August
<p>We provide a one to one volunteer befriending service for adults in Helensburgh and Lomond.</p>
Kirriemuir Day Care
Joined SCVO on 24 August
<p>Our organisation provides daycare opportunities to older adults in their local community. We provide homecare services in peoples own homes to allow them to stay at home for as long as possible to avoid going into care if that is their wish. We provide services from 7.00 until 22.00. This includes personal care, cleaning and social opportunities.</p>
Strathard Community Trust Limited
Joined SCVO on 24 August
<p>We work across the Strathard area, both independently and in partnership with other groups and agencies. We help deliver projects that aim to improve the lives of people in Strathard and the quality of the environment we live and work in. As part of our responsibilities, the community trust undertakes several projects aimed at promoting economic development, community wellbeing, and destination planning. </p> <p>The Trust was established in 2005 as a company limited by guarantee, and is a Registered Charity</p>
The Scheme
Joined SCVO on 24 August
<p>Using creativity to bring people together. We offer workshops that use creativity as a holistic alternative source of support for people impacted by drug use, trauma, mental health, and social deprivation/isolation.</p>
Test Organisation AugTwenSix
Joined SCVO on 20 August
<p>This is a test organisation, initially created to verify the functionality of the membership join process</p>
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Trust
Joined SCVO on 18 August
<p>The company has been formed to benefit the community of West Ardnamurchan with the following objects: </p> <p>To advance the education of the public concerning Ardnamurchan Lighthouse (a Grade A listed complex), its use and place in history and as a site of specific scientific, natural and maritime interest.</p> <p>The trust owns and maintains the buildings on site of Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and operates the Visitor Centre, café and oversees public access to the lighthouse tower, the structure of which remains the responsibility of the Northern Lighthouse Board.</p>
Branchton Community Centre Association
Joined SCVO on 18 August
<p>We are a community centre covering the south west area of Greenock. We have a cafe, a shop and provide a wide range of classes, courses and activities. In particular we tackle social exclusion and poverty.</p>
Tutors Alliance Scotland
Joined SCVO on 18 August
<p>Tutors Alliance Scotland (TAS) is a professional membership organisation for tutors in Scotland, committed to raising standards and promoting high-quality, safe and professional tutoring. </p> <p>We support tutors through professional development, guidance, networking and a strong community, while championing the importance of qualified, appropriately vetted and safeguarding-aware tutors. We also give tutors a collective voice on issues affecting the tutoring profession and work to ensure that tutoring is recognised as an important part of Scotland’s wider education landscape. </p> <p>Through our STRIVE values (Standards, Trust, Recognition, Impact, Voice and Equity) we aim to make a positive difference for tutors, pupils and families across Scotland.</p>