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:
Ben Wyvis Cycle Club
Joined SCVO on 7 May
A friendly Ross-shire based cycle club encompassing all forms of on & off road riding. We're passionate about youth development and coaching to improve the cycling abilities of all from novices to those focusing on the next Olympics.We're not just about racing, though. Weekly road and off road rides, trail building & riding, family picnic rides and all day epics. We're about getting out and riding bikes!
Chattersense SCIO
Joined SCVO on 7 May
We work with children and young people age 0-24 with physical, learning, social or emotional challenges across the West of Scotland. We are an Occupational Therapy led service and work with the young person their families, carers and the wider communiity
The Shieling Collective
Joined SCVO on 7 May
Our mission is to establish The Shieling Collective as a living hub for cultural revival, land stewardship, and holistic wellbeing. By offering immersive experiences, training, and community events, we aim to equip individuals with the traditional skills, cultural knowledge, and practical tools to regenerate the land, nurture communities, and reclaim a profound connection to Scottish and Gaelic culture and identity.Participants will leave inspired and empowered, ready to rekindle their own hearths and share these practices within their communities and beyond.
Bothwell Futures
Joined SCVO on 6 May
Bothwell Futures vision is to create a SMART village driving our community and growth. Our mission is to:a) Understand and deliver the needs and aspirations of all the people of Bothwell enhancing a safe and welcoming village.b) Develop and grow the community through engagement and consultation, building Bothwell as an excellent place to live, work and visit.c) Encourage an inclusive community and culture through nurturing and maximising benefits.d) Work with and support all collaborators and stakeholders including our residents, businesses and activity groups for the benefit of all.e) Understand, grow and develop the assets of Bothwell.f) Be innovative in our our improvement programmes.g) Continue to develop the perception of Bothwell as a place to live, visit and support all. Ensure Bothwell plays its part in the social community.h) Ensure Bothwell is a SMART village that has a positive attitude towards the Green, environmental and sustainability agendas.i) Ensure Bothwell continues to be a key destination centre in Central Scotland.j) Ensure that Bothwell community has control over it key assets through ownership or partnership underpinned by a sustainable business and funding model.To achieve this Bothwell Futures will work through three underpinning themes:1) A Sustainable Bothwell2) The Bothwell Experience3) Bothwell Past & Present
Bothy Project
Joined SCVO on 6 May
Bothy Project is a unique and independent charity, providing arts residencies in bespoke small-scale, off-grid spaces to explore creativity, landscape and living simply.Our solo, off-grid residencies are unique. We welcome practitioners in visual arts, craft & design, music, literature and performance, as well as thinkers, researchers and people local to each bothy.Our Public Programme captures experiences and learning generated across residencies and shares it through talks, podcasts and posters.Our Residencies and Public Programme create behavioural change in relation to the climate emergency through increased cultural and environmental understanding – in residents, local and agency partners, and audiences.
East Wemyss C.A.F.E. (Community Access For Everyone)
Joined SCVO on 6 May
East Wemyss C.A.F.E is a volunteer-run group prioritising Community Access For Everyone (C.A.F.E.) by providing a safe, warm, welcoming meeting place to build community cohesion and to help to prevent loneliness and isolation. Our space is one where everyone is welcomed, encouraged and cherished. We exist to support those who need support by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. We work towards helping individuals in our community to improve and maintain their health and mental wellness. We have hosted a free community lunch every Tuesday since November 2021, and have recently begun hosting outings to places of interest for our members.
Impact Funding Partners
Joined SCVO on 5 May
Impact Funding Partners works with the third sector, public sector, private companies and individual donors to create social, environmental and economic impact.We develop grant funds with our funding partners and manage them on their behalf. This could be a national fund or one that targets a particular geographic area or group of people. Our expertise covers all elements of fund management from the initial design through to the evaluation of impact.Our proven model has been developed over 40 years and add value to the funder and support sustainable change.Our five stages to changeModel theory to changeAdvise and help shape policyDevelop long-term strategiesEstablish delivery modelsSupport genuine social return on investment
The Friends Of Glasgow Necropolis
Joined SCVO on 2 May
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis, a Registered Scottish Charity, established on the 22nd June 2005, has as its objectives of the assosciation are advancing oublic understanding and enjoyment of the Glasgow Necropolis, and working with Glasgow City Council to conserve and devlop the Glasgow Necropolis, for the benefit and amenity of the public.
Curl Ayrshire Charity
Joined SCVO on 1 May
The company’s charitable purpose is: the advancement of public participation in sport, and primarily the sport and activity of curling, and in so doing to, among other things: (a) provide, organise or assist in the provision of facilities; (b) to encourage and actively promote public participation (including through volunteering) in sport and activity, primarily curling; (c) to organise and provide training, coaching and education not only for those directly participating in sport, primarily curling, but also the public generally about sport and activity, primarily curling; (d) to promote wider community participation in healthy recreation through sport and activity, primarily curling.
Support Choices
Joined SCVO on 1 May
Support Choices is an independent charity based in Dunkeld, serving individuals across Perth and Kinross. Funded by the Scottish Government’s Support in the Right Direction initiative, we offer free, impartial advice and assistance to people navigating social care and Self-Directed Support (SDS) options. Our mission is to empower individuals to make informed choices about their care, enhancing independence and quality of life.Support Choices uses a Community Brokerage model to help individuals identify and access the support that best suits their needs. This personalised approach involves brokers who:Spend time understanding the individual's lifestyle and aspirationsExplore support options using knowledge of local communities and networksAssist in accessing community-based resources, applying for funding, or connecting with statutory servicesProvide guidance on SDS options, helping individuals make informed decisionsFor those choosing to employ Personal Assistants (PAs) through SDS, Support Choices offers guidance on:Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a PANavigating the recruitment processAccessing training resources and support networksActively promoting PA work and helping recruit new PAs into the workforce
Thistle Lodge 270
Joined SCVO on 30 April
Masonic Lodge trying to support West Calder Community and surrounding areas in everything we can to benefit the community.
Community Foundation For Planetary Healing
Joined SCVO on 29 April
The Planetary Healing Centre is a Scottish charity committed to holistic wellbeing, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment. Our mission is to support individuals, especially those facing economic disadvantages, by providing equal access to holistic and nature-connected activities. We believe that personal and planetary healing are interconnected; by nurturing individuals, we contribute to the well-being of the broader community and the environment. Our programs are developed through community consultation, focusing on mental, physical, and emotional well-being, and are offered on a donation basis or free of charge to eliminate economic barriers.
Edinburgh Diwali
Joined SCVO on 29 April
Edinburgh Diwali, a registered Scottish charity (SC047483), has been a beacon of multiculturalism and the sole public Diwali celebration in Edinburgh since its inception in 2015. Our mission is rooted in three fundamental objectives:Promoting Multicultural Festivals: We are dedicated to curating festivals that cater to the diverse communities residing in Scotland, with a special emphasis on celebrating pan-Indian culture.Advancing Education: We strive to educate the public about Indian art, culture, and heritage, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of these rich traditions.Fostering Arts and Culture: Edinburgh Diwali is committed to promoting, facilitating, reviving, and organising artistic, cultural, and literary activities within the local and ethnic minority communities of Edinburgh and the broader East of Scotland.Edinburgh Diwali was conceived as an initiative by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh to introduce the Festival of Lights, Diwali, to the city. This iconic Indian festival represents the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. It stands as the sole public Diwali event in Edinburgh and perhaps all of Scotland.Our organisation operates under a duly adopted constitution, overseen by a twenty-member committee comprising individuals from various regions of India now residents of Edinburgh. The esteemed Lord Provost of Edinburgh continues to serve as our Chair and Patron.Edinburgh Diwali takes pride in promoting diversity and multiculturalism by engaging artists and performers from diverse backgrounds and cultures worldwide, many of whom have made Edinburgh and Scotland their home. What began as a modest celebration in 2015 has blossomed into one of Edinburgh's most beloved community-led events by 2017/18. In 2019, we were honoured to secure People's Lottery Funding after receiving the highest number of votes in the region. In 2020, we were recognised by The Telegraph online as one of the world's seven best places to celebrate Diwali.With each passing year, Edinburgh Diwali has continued to shine, and we aspire to establish our public Diwali celebration as one of the most prominent festivities centred around the core themes of multiculturalism and inclusivity, welcoming everyone to partake in the joyous celebrations.
Pitlochry Town Hall
Joined SCVO on 29 April
Pitlochry Town Hall are currently involved in the process of taking on ownership of the building from Perth & Kinross Council (PKC)as a Community Asset Transfer for the benefit of the local community.The future of Pitlochry Town Hall had been called into question following the Asset Review that PKC recently undertook in the local area at the end of 2023. The current service level agreements for operating Pitlochry Town Hall are only in place for the current financial year. After this time, PKC are unable to pledge the allocated funding required to keep this venue open. Pitlochry Town Hall provides a wide range of service user groups with suitable indoor space and is a key venue for community events.The Pitlochry Town Hall charity was formed in December 2024 to protect the future of this iconic community venue. Prior to gaining charitable status, Pitlochry Town Hall Group, with the support of Pitlochry Community Action Trust, hosted several community engagement events to gauge commitment and gather ideas for future use of the building. Pitlochry Community Action Trust (PCAT) secured funding from EFCT and other funding bodies to begin to find a sustainable way forward.
Self Directed Support Forum East Renfrewshire
Joined SCVO on 29 April
We provide independent information for anyone who is thinking about directing their own support or that of someone they care for. We also support individuals and families who are already directing an existing social care package.
Westside Football and Recreational Club
Joined SCVO on 29 April
The roots of the Club are in the formation of Westside FC founded in 1933, an amateur football club representing the Westside of Lewis. The Club is formally constituted as Westside Football & Recreation Club and organises football coaching and participation in competitive football across all ages from early school age (Primary 1) through to senior football via a busy schedule across the calendar year. In many respects, membership and affiliation extends well beyond the Club's active participants such as players and coaches, but across all demographics where the Club plays an important role in the life of the community through its coaching school, league and cup season and other fundraising and social events throughout the year.
Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland
Joined SCVO on 28 April
ATAS, or the Association of Turkish Alumni and Students in Scotland, is a Scottish Charity (SC050674) dedicated to fostering connections among Turkish alumni and students in Scotland and beyond. Our mission at ATAS is to provide opportunities for social and professional networking, promote volunteering, and support students and alumni in their academic and career journeys. As an organisation, we value collaboration and community-building.We work closely with universities across Scotland, student-led Turkish Societies, other charitable organisations with close interests, and local businesses in order to expand our ever-growing community. We are always on the lookout for new opportunities to collaborate and reach out to wider audiences. If this is of interest, let us know!
Barthol Chapel Community Hub
Joined SCVO on 28 April
We set up the charity with the aim of buying the redundant church in Barthol Chapel in order to turn it into a community hub. Whilst awaiting the outcome of our application to the Scottish Land Fund for help towards the purchase price we run a number of events and activities.
Dundee Community Youth Orchestra
Joined SCVO on 28 April
Dundee Community Youth Orchestra (DCYO (charity number SC0500225)) is a charity that provides opportunities for young people to continue playing in musical ensembles after they have left school, free of charge.
Lanark Community First Responders
Joined SCVO on 28 April
The saving of lives by providing initial care ahead of the emergency ambulance response - which can include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation - to individuals in respiratory or cardiac arrest, or who are unconscious, or experiencing a serious or life-threatening medical condition. And to provide awareness sessions within the community that aim to teach life-saving skills and encourage wider participation in fund-raising initiatives to increase the number and availability of public access defibrillators.