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:
Community One Stop Shop
Joined SCVO on 17 October
<p>We are a small local charity based in Broomhouse in Edinburgh and have been here for 24 years. Our mission is to help alleviate the effects of poverty by providing 14 different community services.</p>
GamCare
Joined SCVO on 17 October
<p>GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry. GamCare was founded in 1997 by Paul Bellringer. Our mission is to support those harmed by gambling through advice and treatment, and to minimise gambling-related harm through education and engagement.</p>
Ness & Beauly Fisheries Trust
Joined SCVO on 17 October
<p>We carry out river restoration, protection, monitoring, and education. We are currently in a dormant phase with work carried out by respective fishery boards, but are hoping (pending identifying suitable funding) to revamp soon to take on a wider remit of broader land and river restoration with a community focus.</p>
The Inverclyde CommUnity Hub
Joined SCVO on 17 October
<p>The Inverclyde CommUnity Hub aims to be a pioneering social enterprise in the heart of Greenock, transforming a major town centre property into a collaborative space where charities, social enterprises, and community organisations come together. Its mission is to create long-term positive impact through accessible services, inclusive facilities, skills development, and opportunities that strengthen the social fabric of Inverclyde.</p> <p>With a strong focus on accessibility and neurodiversity, the hub will feature a dedicated sensory area, inclusive technologies, and adaptable spaces for training, volunteering, and enterprise. Plans also include a synergistic expansion to incorporate the 'OpticEye OpportUnity Hub', a commercial shared workspace environment, plus an associated 'CommUnity Gym', creating a sustainable ecosystem that links community support with economic growth. Further to these, there is the safe 'Kids Zone' interactive children's area, multiple functional amenities and a dedicated 'Arcade | Gaming | VR' Community Entertainments area.</p>
Cultarlann Inbhir Nis
Joined SCVO on 16 October
<p>We are a project seeking to convert a community owned former church into a Gaelic Cultural Centre.</p>
Loud & Proud Choir
Joined SCVO on 16 October
<p>Loud & Proud is first and foremost a community choir for LGBTQI+ people and their allies. We want our choir to be a welcoming, inclusive, safe, supportive community where members find acceptance, friendship and a sense of belonging. That means making opportunities to get to know each other, showing that we value everyone equally, finding points of connection as well as respecting difference. Socialising and having fun together are therefore important for us.</p> <p>However, we are a choir, not simply a social group. We all enjoy making music and believe in its power to inspire, encourage, build bridges and move people. We love to make a glorious sound! We are continually improving as a vocal group and we enjoy being challenged to master new pieces. There is strong consensus across Loud & Proud members that we want to promote equality and diversity and foster public understanding and appreciation of the LGBTQI+ community.</p>
Nest Creative Spaces Community Interest Company
Joined SCVO on 16 October
<p>We’re here to build connections through crafts, boost wellbeing and tackle loneliness head-on. Our hub is a vibrant space where people of all ages and abilities can come together to volunteer, create, share and learn.</p> <p>By accepting donations of reusable craft materials to our remnant shop, we not only reduce waste but also spark creativity and sustainability in our community.</p> <p>Our vision is to nurture an inclusive, thriving community where creativity shines, and everyone has access to enriching craft experiences. We keep our workshops and groups affordable - or sometimes free when we get funding - so everyone can join in the fun!</p> <p>Thanks to the sales from our Remnants shop, Frenchic® Paint sales, and local maker sales, we’re able to fund our mission sustainably. It’s all about creating a warm, supportive environment where you can learn new skills, meet wonderful people, and leave with a spring in your step.</p>
Diverse Talent
Joined SCVO on 15 October
<p>Diverse Talent is a company limited by guarantee, registered in April 2017. Our organisation was set up with the main purpose of promoting diversity within the creative arts industry. Our management team oversee the entire organisation and are responsible for providing strategic leadership, allocating resources appropriately, ensuring projects are on track, and managing risk. Our team have extensive experience of community development and events management and bring an abundance of varied skills and expertise, particularly in engaging people from hard to reach and deprived communities using innovative methods.</p>
Lonach Hall Community Association
Joined SCVO on 15 October
<p>The objectives of the Lonach Hall Community Association (LHCA) are: • To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Upper Donside and environs without distinction of political, religious or other opinion, by Associating the Local Authorities, Voluntary Organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. • To secure the establishment, management by committee and maintenance of halls for activities promoted by the association in furtherance of the above objects or any of them. The LHCA is non-party in politics and non-sectarian in religion</p>
The Clay Studio (Inverness)
Joined SCVO on 15 October
<p>The Clay Studio is a community arts and youth charity based in Merkinch, Inverness. We provide accessible pottery, art, and creative wellbeing activities that support mental health, confidence, and community connection. Our programmes include youth clubs, intergenerational workshops, and inclusive art projects that bring people together to learn, express themselves, and grow through creativity.</p>
Aberdeen Ethnic Minority Women's Group
Joined SCVO on 14 October
<p>Aberdeen Ethnic Minority Women’s Group CIC is a non-profit Community Interest Company (limited by guarantee) dedicated to supporting inter-racial & inter-faith dialogues, and empowering ethnic and religious minority women in Aberdeen, the North-East, and across Scotland.</p> <p>The award-winning organisation works with over 90 women and children from 30+ nationalities.</p> <p>They address the challenges faced by ethnic minorities, including discrimination, isolation, DA and access to essential services. The grassroots approach of the organisation promotes community collaboration, offering a supportive space where individuals feel valued and empowered.</p> <p>It has volunteers achieving notable successes such as Duke of Edinburgh Awards.</p> <p>Services:</p> <p>*Women’s Conferences at Aberdeen City Council Chambers</p> <p>*Sustainability, empowerment & wellbeing workshops</p> <p>*Outreach & engagement with ethnic minority communities</p> <p>*Co-creation of culturally relevant programmes</p> <p>*Trusted partner for councils, charities, universities & businesses</p>
Aberdour Players
Joined SCVO on 14 October
<p>We are a community drama group. We run weekly sessions at which all members of the community are welcome. Two or three times a year we will put on a dramatic production for the local community to enjoy.</p>
Building Limes Forum
Joined SCVO on 14 October
<p>The Building Limes Forum (BLF) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) that exists to encourage expertise and understanding in the appropriate use of building limes and education in the standards of production, preparation, application and after-care. It has over 450 members in the UK and overseas, the majority being actively concerned with the repair of historic buildings or in the use of lime in new build. The BLF encourages debate amongst its members through its journal, newsletters, social media and by putting members in touch with each other so they can exchange views between themselves. The main event of the year is the three-day annual gathering, which regularly attracts 120 delegates. Smaller regional one-day events are held from time to time.</p>
Association For Scottish Literary Studies
Joined SCVO on 13 October
<p>We are an educational charity promoting the languages and literature of Scotland. We publish classic works of Scottish literature which merit a fresh presentation to a modern audience; essays, monographs and journals on the literature and languages of Scotland; and Scotnotes, a series of study guides to major Scottish writers. We also produce an annual anthology of contemporary writing in English, Gaelic and Scots. Membership is open to all who support our aims, and members receive a range of books and periodicals in return for their subscription. Our publications are also available through the book trade, and a number of publications and educational resources are available for free download from our website.</p> <p>Our Conferences address different aspects of Scottish literature and language, their roles in education and daily life. Through our Conferences and our publications, ASL has made a significant contribution to the development and study of Scotland’s literary culture.</p>
Dunning Hall Group
Joined SCVO on 13 October
<p>The Organisation has been formed to benefit the community involving residents of Dunning and the surrounding areas - as defined within the Dunning Community Council Boundary (the “Community”), with the following purposes: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.2 The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 4.3 The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended</p>
Iranian Community Scotland CIC
Joined SCVO on 13 October
<p>Iranian Community Scotland CIC is a community-led, non-profit, non-religious, and non-political organisation dedicated to celebrating Iranian art, culture, and heritage while building bridges between communities across Scotland. Our mission is to create spaces where creativity, inclusion, and cultural understanding flourish — empowering individuals to connect, learn, and thrive together.</p> <p>We work for the benefit of both the Iranian community and the wider Scottish public, recognising Iranian culture as an integral part of Scotland’s diverse and ever-evolving cultural landscape. Through arts, education, and social engagement, we promote mutual understanding and the shared values that bring people together.</p> <p>Our activities include hosting exhibitions, performances, and festivals that showcase Iranian creativity; delivering inclusive workshops, training sessions, and educational programmes; and providing employment, volunteering, and mentoring opportunities within the creative sector. Each project is designed to strengthen social connection, reduce isolation, and support mental wellbeing through active community participation.</p> <p>We are passionate about helping migrants, refugees, and “New Scots” — especially those from Iranian and other diverse backgrounds — to integrate into Scottish society with confidence. By collaborating with artists, educators, employers, and community organisations, we open pathways to education, skills development, and sustainable employment as well.</p> <p>At the heart of everything we do is a belief in inclusivity, equality, and respect. Whether through music, art, storytelling, or collaboration, Iranian Community Scotland stands as a bridge between cultures — a celebration of diversity, creativity, and the shared human spirit that unites us all.</p>
North Apex Gymnastics Club
Joined SCVO on 13 October
<p>North Apex Gymnastics Club is a club based within Caithness, the most northerly county on the British mainland. The club offers gymnastics classes at the East Community Facility Centre within a deprived area</p>
Eden Angling Association
Joined SCVO on 10 October
<p>Eden Angling Association is a not for profit organisation, open to all. We promote the sport of angling for salmon, sea trout and brown trout on the Fifeshire River Eden as a facility for members of the Association for fishing, and for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. We aim to restore and conserve the river, improving its habitat and encouraging biodiversity.</p>
Protests and Suffragettes CIC
Joined SCVO on 10 October
<p>We see a future where the stories of Scottish suffragettes and women changemakers are not hidden footnotes, but vibrant, accessible narratives that inspire and empower current and future generations. Through collaborative creative projects — including workshops, murals, educational resources, and walking tours — we are transforming how Scottish suffragettes and women* changemakers are remembered and shared. Our vision is to shift women's history from academic obscurity to a vibrant tool for community empowerment. </p> <p>We aspire to create a Scotland where: • Every community has access to the rich heritage of women's activism in their local area • Young people grow up knowing they are part of a long tradition of powerful changemakers • Historical research and storytelling happen collaboratively, empowering others to recover these stories • Underrepresented communities are equipped and inspired to continue recovering and celebrating these stories themselves • Women's voices from the past fuel continued progress toward justice and equality • Underserved communities contribute to the production of knowledge about the past, and are inspired to create change in the present</p> <p>We envision a Scotland where women's historical activism is fully recognised, celebrated, and woven into the cultural fabric of our communities. By co-developing creative heritage projects with communities across Scotland, we're not just writing women back into history — we're equipping the next generation with the knowledge and inspiration to continue making change themselves. Ultimately, we envision our work contributing to a more equitable society where understanding our shared history of activism fuels continued progress toward justice and equality. *By women we mean all self-identifying women. We use the word women in the broadest sense, inclusive of trans and intersex women. We recognise that in historical contexts this terminology was not used, and that women from the past may not have been able to self-identify in these ways. </p> <p>MISSION To inspire the next generation of changemakers and encourage civic participation by writing women back into Scotland’s history. </p> <p>We exist to: • Empower communities to engage with local history and recover the stories of past changemakers • Equip the next generation with inspiring stories of Suffragettes and other historical activists • Transform how women's histories are remembered and celebrated • Increase civic engagement by demonstrating that ordinary people can create extraordinary change • Facilitate and empower changemakers in underrepresented communities (including elders, New Scots, young women, and those from working-class backgrounds) </p> <p>OBJECTIVES • To conduct archival research on Scottish women's activism and teach others to do the same through workshops and collaborative partnerships. • To create and sell dynamic educational materials, merchandise, and resources that make women's histories in Scotland accessible and engaging. • To sell and/or distribute free and subsidised Education Packs, Suffragette Trumps playing cards, and learning materials to schools and community groups across Scotland. • To deliver collaborative workshops, murals, walking tours, and public art projects that celebrate local women's activism. • To increase online representation of Scottish women's histories through Wikipedia editing workshops and digital knowledge production. • To co-create memorable, robustly researched and beautiful merchandise, public art, and educational resources in collaboration with underrepresented communities.</p>
The Hedgehog Hospital
Joined SCVO on 10 October
<p>The Hedgehog Hospital ( also known as Forth Hedgehog Hospital) takes in sick and injured wild hedgehogs found by the public. The hedgehogs are nursed and rehabilitated until they are fit to be released back to the wild. I also educate the public about hedgehogs, climate affecting them and how they can help hedgehogs.</p>