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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.
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Welcome to all the organisations that have joined SCVO recently. You can find out more about them below:
Culter Football Club
Joined SCVO on 20 November
Culter Football Club are a junior Scottish football club from the village of Peterculter, a suburb of Aberdeen.We are a not for profit club and member of the NRJFA and SJFA.
Sarah Akons Divine Charity
Joined SCVO on 20 November
SarahAkons Divine charity functions as Divine Impartation Leadership. We are a generous humanitarian and philanthropist. We have a niche to enrich, add values and contribute significantly to the growth and development of our community here in Scotland and beyond. We meet people where they are in life and provide tailored support to meet their needs. We inspire functional families, impact, and transform lives positively. The organisation is committed to improving equality, diversity, and inclusion. We run weekly and monthly seminars where members come together to discuss relevant topics beneficial to individuals' personal, social, psychological, and spiritual development. The organisation runs an establishment, SarahAkons Limited. An agency that provides support workers to various organisations for housing and residential support services. People empowerment, helping individuals to realise their potential and providing essential basic life skills to enable them to secure employment globally, most especially in the health and social services sector. We aim to prevent or relieve poverty among Scottish society and the black community. We provide food and school packbag for the needy, address and educate individuals and assist them in securing employment and benefit in training work skills. Likewise, provide tailored support for families that are experiencing challenges, homeless people, migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of abuse. We support and promote the welfare of the vulnerable people in society, the needy and marginalised. Conversely, we provide palliatives for the orphans and elderly people. We impact lives and have a tangible difference in the UK and Africa. Mentor people provide emotional support for those in despair and prayer for those in need. And support vulnerable individuals and provide school machineries for pupils in Scotland and beyond. We Sarahakons Divine Charity organisation prioritise education and provide adequate training to equip individuals with useful skills that they need to improve their circumstances and contribute to their communities, in Scotland UK. Our core values are transparency and accountability. We have impacted lots of communities and orphanage homes through our outreach initiatives, by donating toiletries, food stuff, clothes and financially. Currently there is ongoing initiative to donate five thousand school backpacks and books to the less fortunate. The list mentioned that our organisation has a history of success, with measurable outcomes that demonstrate our ability to achieve our mission and goals as a reputable charity organisation. Most importantly, we create lasting positive change and bonds within families, helping to build a brighter future for everyone in society. We believe that true impact begins by empowering families as integral institution established in society. To achieve this, we work aligned with local council and the community leaders, church's officials, orphanages. We engaged in organisation activities, seminars, workshops and impartation, encouraging a relevant abilities in modern society and keep every child in school. We rigorously monitor our progress, ensuring every resource invested in our projects are used effectively and produce meaningful outcomes. We are a young charity, but working hard to make positive impact as we have leveraged social media to expand our outreach significantly.
ShetlandPeerieMakkers
Joined SCVO on 20 November
We teach children to knit. Expert volunteer tutors attend school to teach children to knit in the traditional Shetland way with Shetland wool yarn and knitting belts. This after school club is free to the children who attend due to local fundraising and sponsorship.
Ythan Fiddlers
Joined SCVO on 20 November
The Ythan Fiddlers are a group of musicians based in the North East of Scotland who promote traditional Scottish music. The group was formed in 1985 and has run continuously since then. Our primary objective is to bring people together to play and to promote traditional Scottish music in the community. We run a weekly session for junior players and a session for senior players. Our weekly gatherings welcome all level of players and the friendly atmosphere promotes the well being of our members. To encourage new musicians, we run an annual free workshop where young and old can come to try playing the fiddle or the accordion.We hold an annual rally in Ellon to which musicians from across Scotland are invited to play. Our players also attend other fiddle groups' rallies across Scotland. We regularly entertain at care homes, play for fund raising events and for community events. Any money donated to the Ythan Fiddlers for playing at these events is given out to local charities.We have also travelled as a group to play in Canada, Orkney, Shetland, the Hebrides and Mull. In 2025 the Fiddlers are planning a trip to Dublin where we hope to experience tradition Irish music and promote our Scottish music.
Kinord Hall
Joined SCVO on 19 November
We are a small village hall trying to involve the local community in a variety of activities and events to keep the hall’s future safe for the Community.
Specialist Search Dogs
Joined SCVO on 19 November
Specialist Search Dogs is a registered charity offering a 24-hour call out with a multi-disciplined team. Trained to the highest national standards to enable a professional search dog capability to missing person scenarios. Ready to assist the Emergency Services and Category 1 responder to Rescue or Recover.
Standing Tall Scotland
Joined SCVO on 19 November
We partner with the Scottish Guardianship Service to organise regular arts and cultural activities with young people who have arrived in Scotland unaccompanied by a parent or guardian and are in need of refugee protection. We provide accessible and exciting activities for and with young people, so they can express their creativity, create community, and develop confidence as they adapt to their new lives in Scotland. This includes a twice monthly Group Night - an arts-based drop-in session; an annual residential; a Refugee Festival project; and marking other cultural celebrations throughout the year. We take children's rights approach to our work, embedding the voices and ideas of the young people we work with into our activities and decision-making processes.
Clan Lamont Society
Joined SCVO on 18 November
We are a not for profit organisation awaiting charitable status. Founded in1885 by Sir James Lamont of KnockdowOur aims are to the reviving, conserving and promoting of the interests, sentiment and associations of the clan:cultivation of social intercourse among the members;.The collecting and preserving of records and traditions relating to the clan, and the publication of the same;.The encouragement of education;.The rendering of assistance to deserving clansmen; and,any other objects which the society may from time to time determine.We give a LAMONT shiels to the best solo piper at the Cowal Highland games.We are managed by a council and hold quartly meetings
Adventure Circus
Joined SCVO on 15 November
Provision of circus skills and performance work
Advocacy Western Isles
Joined SCVO on 15 November
AWI is a small community-based grassroots organisation, working with clients throughout the Western Isles – with offices in Stornoway and Uist. It is part of a local community of third sector/ public sector/other organisations. AWI has been in operation since 2002 and has a team of 9 (Advocacy Workers AWs/Management/ Administration) delivering eight advocacy projects which include:. Generic . Mental health. Self-directed support (SDS) – carers/the cared for. 1:1 advocacy Learning Disabilities . Group work . Alcohol and drugs . Children and young people (CYP) (including families and children and young people with additional support needs) . Advocacy in the Children’s Hearing System
Cromarty Courthouse Trust
Joined SCVO on 15 November
We operate a small independent charitable museum on the Black Isle.
Scotland Transplant Sport Football
Joined SCVO on 15 November
Mixed gender Scottish National Transplant Football Team representing Transplant Sport at the European Transplant Football Championship 2025
Air Training Corps No 102 Dyce Squadron
Joined SCVO on 14 November
We are an RAF Air Cadet squadron that welcomes young people aged 12 - 20 to join.
Black Isle Need To Play Association
Joined SCVO on 14 November
Black Isle Need to Play Association is a charity which provides financial assistance for children and young people (aged between 0 and 19 years), with extra needs. This is not by doling out cash but providing items that are needed specifically to assist a child. The charity is here for the advancement of education and for the relief of poverty for those children who live on the Black Isle in Ross and Cromarty. We receive referrals from professionals such as Health Visitors, Doctors, Head Teachers and others within that area. It can be requests for small things like weighted blankets, or more specialised items such as a specialist chair to make meal times easier for the child and family. These requests usually come when it cannot be sourced through usual channels or it is taking too long and therefore the child and rest of the family are being further disadvantaged. We have also funded the likes of tablets to help further educational needs. To give relief to families we have funded passes for Landmark so the whole family can have a day out which perhaps could not be sourced due to low income. In recent times along with the actual request we have, on occasion, given supermarket shopping vouchers , this is where we are advised that finances are very tight and that a little extra can go a long way into making people feel valued. We try to ensure that there is some levelling up and have found that by helping the children they in turn can be calmer which has a knock on event re close family and the wider community. The families are not known to us it is all done discreetly with the professional being the intermediary and therefore we feel, there is no stigma attached. This is our 30th year and has seen changes in what we do over the years and the requests that we receive but the main goal stays the same to ensure we help those that need it the most. Sadly the families we help are on low income, some are sole parents and some have issues of their own which make life a challenge for them along with their child that has special needs. We believe making people feel valued goes along way and showing them that there is some light at the end of the tunnel can enhance their own self esteem which can have a further knock on effect to those around them. The child is at the forefront of what we do and making their life better is our goal.
Forth Valley University Of The 3rd Age
Joined SCVO on 14 November
The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development. The focus of the u3a is on lifelong learning through shared knowledge providing opportunities to develop interests, learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy yourself. Forth Valley u3a operates across the Forth Valley mainly within the local authority areas of Stirling and Clackmannanshire. The motto of the u3a is "Learn Laugh Live"
Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust
Joined SCVO on 14 November
The Isle of Eigg lies 12 miles off Scotland’s west coast. After decades of mismanagement, instability, neglect and lack of secure tenure, The Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust (IEHT) brought Eigg into community ownership in 1997, becoming Scotland’s first island community buyout. IEHT manages and stewards Eigg’s development on behalf of the community, supporting the development of housing, infrastructure, social and economic opportunities, while conserving the island’s natural and cultural heritage. IEHT is governed by 7 directors: 4 island residents, 1 director each from Scottish Wildlife Trust and Highland Council, and an independent Chair from Community Land Scotland.
St Lukes Episcopal Church Glenrothes
Joined SCVO on 14 November
We provide a safe environment where people can access local services such as The Well, FIRST and others. We also provide a Community Kitchen serving hot food, to all in the community especially those suffering from isolation, loneliness and social anxiety. We have Pantry with access for all.
The Co-operative College
Joined SCVO on 14 November
The Co-operative College is an educational charity working througout the UK and internationally to help make the world a more co-operative place.We bring over 100 years’ experience to our work, delivering a range of online and in person values-based training, learning and development opportunities, and projects to empower organisations, communities, young people and individuals to make positive change.
Warhead Project UK
Joined SCVO on 14 November
Warhead Project UK aims to harness the power of the arts to address mental health challenges faced by veterans, military personnel and the wider community. Through innovative exhibitions and creative workshops, we seek to inspire healing, foster emotional well-being, and promote recovery from trauma. Our mission is to bridge the gap between mental health support and artistic expression, creating a space where those affected can explore their experiences and build resilience through the transformative power of creativity.
Arrochar Parish Church
Joined SCVO on 12 November
Local Church of Scotland Parish Church, serving the local community.