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:
Finnart Football Academy SCIO
Joined SCVO on 27 November
<p>Develop facility for community use. Increase community participation. Introduce more community sports and well-being programmes. Help towards inclusion and social impact for Children,Young People, Adults, Girls, over 50s</p>
Glasgow Youth Choir
Joined SCVO on 27 November
<p>The Glasgow Youth Choir was founded in 1957 with the belief that music has the power to bring people together, regardless of their background or experience. Our aim is to inspire and nurture young singers, helping them to develop their skills, build confidence, and form lasting friendships with others who share their love of music.</p>
Inverkeithing Trust
Joined SCVO on 27 November
<p>We are a small local charity (SCIO) who work to help build a strong, vibrant community through various events and projects. For example: social fun events, community shop & cafe, fundraising and campaigning for projects to improve our town eg 'rewilding' projects to enhance & improve natural habitats, working with the local authority to fundraise for a new children's play park in our town centre, participating in important working groups eg town centre regeneration. Keeping our community informed about what's happening in the town ie 'joining the dots'.</p>
Kinlochleven Climbing CIC (Point Five)
Joined SCVO on 26 November
<p>We are a newly formed CIC set up to reopen and revitalise the former National Ice Climbing Centre into a world class climbing facility and vibrant community hub.</p>
tsiMORAY
Joined SCVO on 26 November
<p>We connect local charities, community groups, volunteers, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, with a range of strategic partners, to build the capacity of our third sector and communities locally.</p> <p>Along the way, we’re also building a connected force for change; sharing knowledge and resources as well as providing opportunity and encouragement for our communities and partners to work together.</p> <p>Moray’s third sector, like those across Scotland, is currently tackling some of the most complex challenges of our time. We are committed to supporting our sector and our communities in understanding how local action and practical solutions work in parallel with wider social and economic system change.</p> <p>In everything we do, we start from the strengths; guided by a bold vision, that at its heart, aims to see more connected people creating change in Moray.</p>
Dundee Founders Collective
Joined SCVO on 25 November
<p>Dundee Founders Collective (DFC) exists to reduce founder isolation and support entrepreneurship across all sectors in Dundee, Scotland, by creating authentic spaces where entrepreneurs can build genuine connections rather than engage in transactional networking.</p>
Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles
Joined SCVO on 25 November
<p>Oversee the Free Church Presbytery of the Western Isles supporting charities throughout the Islands and beyond</p>
Holy Corner Community Playgroup
Joined SCVO on 25 November
<p>Holy Corner is a community playgroup, run by a parent committee, offering local, affordable care for children in a play setting. We value community and play to support and nurture children, working closely with our families and carers. We will compassionately support and enable children in a free play, child-led environment to socially connect and develop resilience to face the challenges of a changing world. The playgroup has been around for over 50 years.</p>
Upper Urr Environmental Trust SCIO
Joined SCVO on 25 November
<p>The organisation’s purposes are:</p> <p>a) To work to benefit the natural environment in the Upper Urr catchment and surrounding area, by creating, improving and protecting habitats, to increase biodiversity and counter climate change.</p> <p>b) To aid the engagement of people with the environment of the Upper Urr catchment and surrounding area, by supporting amenity and educational information services which further this purpose.</p> <p>c) To undertake any other activities that support these purposes.</p>
Assynt Mountain Rescue Team
Joined SCVO on 24 November
<p>Search and Rescue for those in need in the Caithness and Sutherland areas. Deployed by Police Scotland, with a volunteer team of members, providing a 24/7 service all year. Covering mountain, countryside and rural areas if required.</p>
CR Cats SCIO
Joined SCVO on 24 November
<p>CR CATS is a canoe slalom club based in Scotland that teaches people, especially children, how to canoe and kayak, and helps them compete in the sport. They run training sessions for all skill levels and provide all the equipment.</p>
Tarbat Historic Trust
Joined SCVO on 24 November
<p>Museum related to the past of Portmahomack</p>
Relationships Scotland - Counselling Highland
Joined SCVO on 22 November
<p>We offer relationships counselling to individuals and couples in person in Inverness or online throughout the Highlands of Scotland.</p>
Friends Of Drummore
Joined SCVO on 21 November
<p>We are a small group who apply for grants/funding on behalf of Drummore Primary School which is an ASL establishment. The group has been 'dormant' with no recent applications. I (as Chairperson) have the task of steering our small group to apply and obtain funding that will be used to enrich the lives of all the children attending 'Drummore'.</p>
St Fittick's Park SCIO
Joined SCVO on 20 November
<p>Purposes are the advancement of environmental protection and improvement, community development and provision of recreational activities to improve community wellbeing. We do this by advocating for the preservation of St Fittick's Park, Torry, Aberdeen and for the maintenance and improvement of its amenity and biodiversity. We seek to increase community use and enjoyment of the parknand its contribution to physical and mental health. We aim to increase public understanding and appreciation of the biodiversity in the park and strengthen social connections within and between diverse groups in Torry through organising activities and events in the park and the wider community. We encourage community partnerships with educational providers and organisations, particularly those focussed on nature based activities</p>
Fortified Future
Joined SCVO on 19 November
<p>Fortified Future is a charity providing free boxing, martial arts training, and mentorship to disadvantaged young people aged 5–18 in inner-city Scotland. Founded by Brian Hyslop, who experienced firsthand the positive impact of sport and community, we aim to give young people a safe, structured environment where they can build confidence, discipline, and resilience.</p> <p>The young people we support often face significant challenges, including poverty, limited access to safe recreational activities, lack of positive role models, exposure to crime or negative peer pressure, and poor mental health. Many struggle with low self-esteem, social isolation, and limited opportunities for personal growth.</p> <p>Fortified Future removes barriers by offering free training, life-skills support, and healthy meals, creating a safe space where young people feel valued and supported. Working closely with schools, social workers, and community organisations, we aim to reach those most in need and help them build a stronger, more positive future.</p>
The Autistic Collective CIC (East Renfrewshire)
Joined SCVO on 19 November
<p>The Autistic Collective is not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) and a small team of parent/carer volunteers based in East Renfrewshire, just outside of Glasgow, UK. </p> <p>We collaborate with Autistic and/or Neurodivergent speakers, authors and trainers to deliver online events to support parents and carers - and those who support Autistic people and their families - through learning and empowerment. Autistic people - and their families and loved ones - are at the heart of everything we stand for and do here at The Autistic Collective. </p> <p>Autistic people are not “disordered” (the medical model): we promote approaches which are both Neuro-affirming and Trauma Informed. The term Neuro-affirming means working with someone’s neurotype not against it. </p> <p>The Autistic Collective is predominantly a signposting service. Learning from lived experience is at the core of everything that we do. We are guided by and signpost to highly skilled and knowledgeable Autistic and/or Neurodivergent led organisations and advocates whose support has been pivotal in helping us and our own families. </p> <p>Thanks to our fabulous funders at the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing (CMHWB) fund, we’re privileged to be able to collaborate with many outstanding Autistic led organisations in Scotland and beyond. </p> <p>Across the summer/autumn of 2025, we were proud to work in partnership with dynamic and progressive senior officers from the Safer Communities team at Police Scotland Greater Glasgow. We were thrilled to do so with our good pals and longtime collaborators; Marion McLaughlin (Aurora Autistic Consulting) and Sofia Farzana (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics). </p> <p>There’s a massive difference between “autism training” and Autistic Training, delivered by informed, neuro-affirming Autistic “autism” professionals. </p> <p>We love that we get to work in collaboration with so many incredible Autistic and/or Neurodivergent educators who use innovative and evidence-based approaches.</p>
Ellon & District Men's Shed
Joined SCVO on 17 November
<p>The aims of the EDMS are similar to those of all men’s sheds "to address the social, health and wellbeing needs of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Ellon and surrounding areas, through the creation, upkeep and development of facilities in which men can meet and jointly or individually undertake creative, physical and recreational activities of their choice."</p>
Gambians and friends in Scotland Community Association
Joined SCVO on 17 November
<p>Object: The organisation's purposes are: (a) The advancement of citizenship and among the Gambian community in Scotland. (b) The advancement of formal and informal education among the Gambian community in Scotland, including life and personal development skills. (c) The advancement of the arts, heritage, and cultures of The Gambia and Scotland, amongst Gambians living in Scotland and the wider general public. (d) The promotion of racial harmony</p>
Highlands Innovation CIC
Joined SCVO on 17 November
<p>Highlands Innovation CIC is a community-focused social enterprise based in Inverness. Our mission is to identify social challenges in the Highlands, understand where barriers exist, and develop practical, inclusive and innovative solutions that improve digital access, social participation and overall community wellbeing.</p> <p>One of our core areas of work is the recovery, refurbishment and socially responsible redistribution of used IT equipment. Through the ReTech initiative, we collect unwanted devices, carry out secure data wiping, restore the equipment, and provide it to individuals, families and community organisations who would otherwise be unable to afford such technology. This helps reduce digital exclusion, supports education and employability, and prevents unnecessary electronic waste by extending the lifespan of existing devices.</p> <p>Alongside the practical work of refurbishing equipment, Highlands Innovation CIC places significant emphasis on research and innovation within reuse and circular economy practices. In line with our governing documents, we continually study community needs, analyse emerging problems and identify areas where new solutions are required. We test, design and implement improved methods of reuse, redistribution, community support and engagement. These developments benefit not only end users but also partner organisations by helping them reduce waste, lower costs and strengthen sustainable practices.</p> <p>In addition to digital inclusion, we are developing broader community support programmes aimed at reducing social isolation, building confidence and expanding access to learning and participation opportunities. These initiatives are particularly important for individuals facing barriers to engagement, including vulnerable groups, low-income households and newly arrived residents.</p> <p>We are not limited to a single area of work. Highlands Innovation CIC is designed to respond flexibly to evolving community needs. Our aim is to create scalable, practical solutions across multiple fields — from education and digital access to environmental sustainability and social support — while reinvesting all surpluses into activities that benefit the community.</p>