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:
Fair Trade Electives
Joined SCVO on 21 February
We are a start up NFP currently with our SCIO application pending.Our Mission is to develop and introduce a fair trade educational placement system. This is currently focused on British senior medical students but will hopefully expand over time.
Haddington & District Day Centre
Joined SCVO on 21 February
We are a day care service for older adults living in the community. Clients are referred to our centre because of health or social issues
The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Zoe Parish Paisley SCIO
Joined SCVO on 21 February
The organisation’s purposes are: the advancement of religion through the advancement of the Christian faith, lifestyle and education. To empower communities to lead dynamic transformed successful lives through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ; the relief of poverty through engaging in local community projects for the poor, underprivileged and people otherwise in need, also through projects in communities, and projects in developing nations; the advancement of citizenship of community development through long-term regeneration and restoration projects in individual lives and communities.
Port Seton Centre Management Committee
Joined SCVO on 20 February
We are about the provision of educational and recreational facilities, educational and recreation programmes to help improve the conditions of life for the people of Cockenzie and Port Seton. This is done by listening to the community and meeting the needs of the community.We provide and facilitate groups and activities for all ages and abilities as well as support the local community centre with their projects such as over 60's groups, local food pantry. Some of the groups we run are a inclusive dance exercise class, ASN Youth group, Community Art Class, Community crafters group, set up a softplay room at the local community centre and also a sensory room accessible for all ages and abilities.
Sauchie Community Group SCIO
Joined SCVO on 20 February
We organise in the local community to provide a safe place where we offer events, activities, meetings and engagement.
Braid Health and Wellbeing Ltd
Joined SCVO on 19 February
Braid Health & Wellbeing is the leading Day Care center in West Lothian. With a strong and positive history, we provide specialized day and well-being support to older and vulnerable individuals within our community. Our focus is on enhancing both physical and mental well-being by reducing social isolation and offering a variety of meaningful activities, including seated exercises, yoga, relaxation classes, arts and crafts, Tai Chi, reminiscence sessions, and more.
Brechin Golf Club
Joined SCVO on 19 February
Golf Club, gym, footgolf, restaurant all open to the public.We have a healthy junior section with over 30 kids We have many groups and societies who use our facility for meals , days out etcWe support local groups , work closely with the local council and encourage health and exerciseWE make golf as affordable as we can and offer free membership to under 16s
Glasgow Ansar Ltd
Joined SCVO on 19 February
Glasgow ANSAR (All Nations Sports Arts Recreation) is a volunteer-led community charity based in the southside of Glasgow. Established in 2001, the organisation aims to provide a space where young people, particularly from ethnically diverse backgrounds, can engage confidently in sports and arts while connecting with their community.With over 500 members of all ages, and genders, Glasgow ANSAR offers a range of activities. These include weekly football and netball academies, league competitions, and a sports volunteering programme that helps young people develop coaching and leadership skills.The organisation also runs events such as summer camps, offering taster sessions in various sports and promoting health and well-being. Through partnerships with governing bodies like Cricket Scotland, these camps provide diverse experiences for participants.Glasgow ANSAR is dedicated to inclusivity and community engagement, ensuring that young people have access to positive experiences in both sports and the arts.
Grass-roots Rugby for Everyone Awards Trust (SCIO)
Joined SCVO on 19 February
GREAT’s vision is a Scotland where everyone has the opportunity to play andengage with rugby union. Through the sport, they may build connections, strengthen theircommunities, and promote health and well-being for all.At GREAT, we provide financial grants to applicants who nurture and developcommunity involvement in rugby. By focusing on the common barriers toparticipation in the sport, we believe we can contribute towards strengtheningcommunities, fostering good health, and promoting inclusivity across Scotland.
International Association for Democracy
Joined SCVO on 19 February
The International Association for Democracy (IAD) is an NGO that works to defend and advance democracy around the globe. We link people with their governments and lobby governments to promote, strengthen and safeguard democratic institutions, processes, norms and values at home and abroad. We also work towards raising public awareness about the current state of democracy around the world and what should be done to better defend and promote democracy.IAD was founded by a group of individuals from across Europe, who were alarmed by an increasing threat to democracies around the globe and the weak response of the EU and other Western democratic nations in defending democracy internationally.IAD achieves this through several initiatives:First of all, IAD runs pro-democracy advocacy campaigns. We carry out in-depth research on threats to democracy and how democracy can be defended and advanced in certain countries. We share this research with politicians, policymakers and businesses. Furthermore, we request meetings with these politicians, policymakers and businesses to encourage and convince them to do more to promote and defend democracy in specific countries. Our second priority is to raise public awareness about democracy. We achieve this by creating and distributing educational resources such as videos and articles to help people understand political processes. We also are very active in social media, this way we inform people of public affairs and the impact that news items will have on them and their communities. Ultimately we want to empower people by providing resources to boost their knowledge in this area and increase their confidence to participate politically. Additionally, we write and publish opinion pieces in the media. Our social media channels are growing quickly, and our opinion pieces have been published in major media outlets, including Euractiv and Euronews. Evidently, our knowledge and insight is valued, thus demonstrating the importance of our mission.
Little Ireland Arts Collective
Joined SCVO on 19 February
The Little Ireland Arts Collective was formed in 2016 to bring these aims into effect:(a) to promote, maintain, improve and advance Irish culture in Edinburgh and elsewhere through music, art, literature and the Irish language, primarily but not exclusively among adults regardless of ability, in Scotland and elsewhere;(b) to share information about Irish culture and language to the benefit of all interested people in Scotland and worldwide.We currently achieve this by bringing community together in culturally meaningful events whether through the Irish language, literature, music or social activities. Everything we do is in pursuit of a greater sense of pride in Irish culture and heritage in Edinburgh and the east coast of Scotland, where the greater proportion of Irish-born people in Scotland are resident. A monthly Ciorcal Comhrá is one of the foundations of our outreach and engagement, and has run continuously since 2013. We are lucky have a vibrant and engaged community which, since 2020 has also embraced online community meetings and board meetings.
Toll Community Centre
Joined SCVO on 19 February
"the advancement of education","the advancement of health","the advancement of citizenship or community development","the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science","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"
Crossmichael Community Trust SCIO
Joined SCVO on 18 February
We aim to advance community development where appropriate within Crossmichael and the surrounding area for the benefit of the residents of this area. We are responsible for the community hall, Hearse House and an area of land. The hall is currently unusable due to an unsafe floor, so we are in the process of fundraising to replace the floor.
Mission of Innocents UK
Joined SCVO on 18 February
Mission of Innocents, founded by Joyce Landry, is dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion through our comprehensive programmes for children displaced by war, instability, and disasters. Our team of 10 professional teachers and coaches currently works with over 150 children in both Edinburgh and North Lanarkshire. For over 2 years, we have organized activities with an everyday afterschool schedule, providing consistency, professional results, and opportunities for children to perform all over Scotland and the UK.
Perthshire Community Rugby Trust
Joined SCVO on 18 February
Perthshire Rugby Club is a community-focused rugby club based in Perth, Scotland, dedicated to developing players of all ages and abilities. With a strong emphasis on youth development, the club runs comprehensive school and community programs to grow the sport locally. It boasts a welcoming and inclusive environment, fielding teams from mini and junior levels to senior and social squads. The club is also committed to facility improvements, including the Gannochy Pavilion upgrade, to enhance its offerings for players and the wider community.
Socialtrack
Joined SCVO on 18 February
Socialtrack are a community based organisation that aims to tackle poverty through wheeled activities in the Lanarkshire Area and beyond. Teaching cycling, skating and scooting skills to all walks of life. Increassing skill base of individuals while increasing physical and mental well-being.Socialtrack are also tackling climate change by providing sustainable transport alternatives to the car.
Stella's Voice
Joined SCVO on 18 February
Stella's Voice works to help vulnerable people. This primarily revolves around poverty relief across the regions where we are based. We collect unwanted household goods and surplus foods. The goods we collect are sorted, checked, repaired and/or repurposed and those items are then used to help people in need. The food we collected is sorted and again, used to help people in need. If people are in need of food, more often than not, there are other areas of need that they have so we often provide donations of things such as washing machines, clothing, household furniture and other general household items. It is all centred around bringing as much help and relief into a situation to not only bring help in that moment, but to reduce the chance of help being needed in the future. We work to help those in need but also to help them help themselves.
Stirling Spiritualist Church
Joined SCVO on 18 February
We are a non independent church affiliated to a governing body who delivers 11 church services a year.
Aberdeen City First Responders
Joined SCVO on 17 February
To provide pre-hospital emergency care on behalf of the Scottish Ambulance service in accordance with the First Responder callout system set out by the Scottish Ambulance Service. To also provide CPR awareness to schools and the local community.
Bridgeton Citizens Advice Bureau
Joined SCVO on 17 February
We provide a free, independent and confidential advice, assistance and representation on issues such as benefits, debt, employment, housing, immigration and legal matters.