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Welcome to all the organisations that have joined SCVO recently. You can find out more about them below:
Ayr & Prestwick Men's Shed
Joined SCVO on 18 June
Our group is set up to offer a meeting place, where people are able to share skills, actively pursue hobbies, work on Community Projects and have a place to go and relax, knowing they are among friends. Our members benefit from improved self-esteem, a chance to learn new skills and practice old ones, overcome isolation, improved social interaction and enjoy an active healthy lifestyle. Our Shed has proven to be successful, and the Committee have a vision to develop a sustainable facility that is viewed in our Community as having tangible benefits.
Highland Disability Sport
Joined SCVO on 18 June
The overall purpose of HDS is to advance the education, health and wellbeing of people with a physical, learning and/or a sensory disability by developing quality sporting opportunities and promoting a range of initiatives that enhance pathways to participation.
Inter Amateur Football Club
Joined SCVO on 18 June
We are a new start-up adult Amateur football club that offers all males between the ages of 16 upwards in a disadvantage area of the East End of Glasgow the opportunity to participate in keeping fit by competing at football on a weekly basis. We have an open & inclusive policy for all, regardless of religion, ability, social standing, colour, creed, denomination and aim to deliver a more inclusive, fair and cohesive society with participation and wellbeing of the people and their communities at heart
Kennedy Hall & Park Committee
Joined SCVO on 18 June
The object of the park shall be to afford facilities for rational recreation and amusement.The object of the hall shall be to afford facilities for meetings of a community social or business nature to members of the community.
Kulturalnik Polish Books & Culture Centre CIC
Joined SCVO on 18 June
Kulturalnik Polish Books & Culture Centre’s mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive community through the celebration and promotion of Polish language, literature, and culture. We aim to operate a community Polish language bookshop and cultural centre, which will be committed to serving as a cornerstone for the Polish community and beyond. Our centre will run programmes which will raise awareness about Polish culture history, customs, and values.Kulturalnik aims to address the educational needs of the Polish community by offering Polish language cultural activities, fostering integration, and preserving Polish heritage. Through our extensive collection of Polish books, ranging from literature to children's books and beyond, we aim to provide access to diverse literary voices and narratives, enriching the cultural landscape of our community.We actively curate and deliver a diverse range of events, educational activities, and meetings, aimed at both celebrating Polish heritage and fostering cross-cultural understanding. From book readings and author talks to language classes and cultural workshops, we offer something for everyone.
The Garnock Valley Community Concert Band
Joined SCVO on 18 June
Community Concert Band, creating music together within the local community. Performing regularly in concerts, Music festivals and at fundraising events. We are a charitable organisation, donating money to local charities annually.
The Wean's Scran & Kitchin
Joined SCVO on 18 June
The business is a community café and children’s cooking school. The café will operate like a normal café business but within the premises of the café the business will create spaces for children to learn about cooking and healthy eating. The business will start by offering this service to younger children who are accompanied by their parents but as the business grows, the cooking school will seek to open up classes to older children and teenagers. The business will host special sessions for neurodivergent children, children from minority groups, care experienced children and free sessions for refugee/asylum seeking children. The business also hopes to work with local schools to offer cooking school opportunities for local primary school children. The business will seek to find a premises that has both indoor and outdoor play areas for children and their care givers.
Viewpark Conservation Group
Joined SCVO on 18 June
We are the Viewpark Conservation Group; we are a community-based charity from North Lanarkshire. We are governed by a Board of five Trustees, all of whom are volunteers and residents of Viewpark and our neighbouring communities of Coatbridge and Bellshill. After many years of campaigning for its protection, in 2020, we successfully completed a community buyout of the Historic Douglas Support Estate (Our Glen). Unmanaged for several decades, this community owned 172-acre Estate consists of woodlands, waterways and meadows and is a vital local greenspace in a highly industrial urban area. Since taking ownership of the estate, we have continuously worked to restore it. Most of our activities are conservation based with a focus on biodiversity, supporting local wildlife and the regeneration of local plant species and woodlands. Past activities include litter picking (including the removal of several burnt-out cars, fridge freezers, mattresses and several tonnes of asbestos), tree planting, invasive species management, the creation of nature paths and picnic areas, the creation of a bird hide and viewing areas, the creation of a community orchard and food forest, nature walks, pond dipping and bughouse building. These activities are open to anyone, are free to attend and are organised/carried out by our group of ten dedicated volunteers, with the additional support of people from Viewpark and neighbouring communities.
Newfield Community Group
Joined SCVO on 17 June
"the advancement of health", "the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage"
Skeld & District Community Hall SCIO
Joined SCVO on 17 June
The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
Talking is Mental
Joined SCVO on 17 June
Talking is Mental CIC is an organisation combating social isolation and loneliness through the provision and delivery of varied activity groups across Glasgow, and by encouraging dialogue about the impacts of these issues on people's physical and mental health.
Asylum and Refugee Care
Joined SCVO on 16 June
We support New Scots in the North East of Scotland.
Good Green Futures
Joined SCVO on 16 June
Constituted in 2024, our primary aim as a charity is to protect the environment and support our local community through environmental research, employability and training opportunities. We are passionate about developing projects that are accessible to everyone and empowering people to make a positive difference to their environment and their local community. Our charity was born out of the belief that everything and everyone is precious and should be valued.
Nicola’s
Joined SCVO on 16 June
Nicola’s – A Safe Space for Women🌸 Supporting women’s mental health and well-being in Bathgate and beyond.🌸 Nicola’s is a community-led support group dedicated to empowering women through compassion, connection, and care.🌸 We offer a safe, welcoming space for women to talk, share, and heal — with no judgment and no pressure.🌸 Whether you’re navigating mental health challenges, living with chronic conditions, or simply in need of a listening ear, you are not alone.💬 What We OfferFree Women's Support GroupsJoin our WhatsApp community or attend our in-person sessions in Bathgate. Share your story, connect with others, or simply listen — all at your own pace.Essential SuppliesWe provide free toiletries and food parcels for women in need — because dignity and well-being should never be out of reach.Resources for Women’s Health. Learn more about mental health, physical health, chronic illness, and reproductive health. We share practical advice and support through a trauma-informed lens.A Community That CaresOur group is open to all women. We respect every journey, background, and story.📅 Join UsWe meet regularly in Bathgate, West Lothian.To find out when and where, check our Events & Updates page or contact us.Want to connect now? Join our WhatsApp group. Click this link 👇ttps://chat.whatsapp.com/KJRZuKJev1u4lBMNDoi7gSRead Nicola’s Story:📰 Daily Record – February2025📺 STV News FeatureWhy Nicola’s?🌸 Nicola’s was created in memory of Nicola's who sadly took her own life on the 19th of January 2024, due to living with chronic pain due to endometriosis. 🌸 Today, it is our mission to raise awareness of mental health and women's health inequalities.🙌 You Deserve to Feel Safe, Heard, and Supported.You’re not alone — and you don’t have to go it alone.
The Dementia Trust
Joined SCVO on 16 June
MissionTo enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their carers by funding innovative, impactful projects and fostering a community of knowledge sharing and support.ActivitiesTo provide grants and other financial awards, with the aim of:supporting the provision of information, advice, support, education, training and other services relating to or ancillary to the needs of those living with dementiapromoting improvement in the care and support for those living with dementia by disseminating best practice and up-to-date information through knowledge transfer in Scotland and throughout the worldenhancing public knowledge and understanding of dementia.
You And Me
Joined SCVO on 16 June
YOU AND ME is not just a charity. It is a movement. A living, breathing call to action born from the need to protect, awaken, and unite. Based in Scotland and operating across the UK, Greece, and Cyprus, our organisation exists to give voice to the silenced, light to the forgotten, and strength to the ones still standing.Our mission is to prevent child abuse, promote bone marrow donation, raise awareness around mental health, and inspire social action through community-building and education. But what truly defines us is how we do it: through immersive, emotionally charged experiences that blend truth with beauty, action with empathy.From sky lantern nights and road trips to retreats, music events, and boat parties, each gathering is designed to touch hearts and awaken minds. These are not just events—they are encounters. Spaces where people reconnect with their purpose, feel seen, and are empowered to stand for something greater than themselves. We turn empathy into action and create unforgettable moments that echo far beyond the day they occur.Our work is grounded in three core pillars:Protection – educating and mobilising against all forms of abuse, especially against children.Donation – promoting life-saving bone marrow donation through training, outreach, and collaboration with organisations like Anthony Nolan, Χάρισε Ζωή, and Όραμα Ελπίδας.Prevention – advocating for emotional and spiritual education that nurtures resilience and compassion from a young age.We believe in the power of storytelling, shared experiences, and truth. We believe that light multiplies when shared. That one action—one flame—can illuminate an entire path.YOU AND ME is also about connection: between generations, cultures, and souls. We support intergenerational care, fight loneliness and neglect, and dream of communities where children, elderly, and animals live together in dignity and joy.Everything we do is guided by heart, professionalism, and a deep sense of responsibility. We are currently establishing our online presence and launching our first wave of events in Scotland and the Greek islands, starting with symbolic, unifying experiences such as sky lanterns over the lochs and healing retreats by the sea.We also aim to offer scholarships in marketing and self-development, giving young people real opportunities to grow and contribute meaningfully. And through strategic collaborations, we ensure our actions don’t just inspire—but also transform lives.At YOU AND ME, we don’t wait for change. We create it—one act of love, one event, one conversation at a time.Because we believe:“We are not here just to exist. We are here to ignite.”And we invite everyone to light the way with us.
Highpark Parent Council
Joined SCVO on 15 June
We fundraise for children and their families to provide activity throughout the year
Boat Of Garten Community Company
Joined SCVO on 13 June
It is a community company that is an umbrella charity for a range of local groups including BOGWIG (Boat of Garten Wildlife Group), the community garden, Woodland wheels (pumptrack), Social group and woodwind group.
Resonate Together
Joined SCVO on 13 June
Resonate Together is a charity and social enterprise based in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. Since 2010, we have supported thousands of people of all ages through creative, inclusive, and community-led activities that promote wellbeing, innovation, and local regeneration. At our core, we believe in the power of connection — between people, ideas, and place — to unlock individual potential and collective progress.We design and deliver arts, culture, skills development, and place-based programmes that respond directly to the needs and aspirations of our community. We also lead social innovation projects and collaborative initiatives across sectors, using our unique Co‑bhrìgh Model™ — a WholeSystem approach rooted in shared purpose, community empowerment, and meaningful, measurable change.In 2022, we took community ownership of the Carsebridge Cultural Campus — a historic site in Alloa that we are transforming into a vibrant, inclusive hub for creativity, learning, enterprise, and wellbeing. The Campus is becoming a home for local talent, community partnerships, and pioneering projects that blend heritage with innovation, and grassroots energy with long-term impact.
St Michaels Cricket Club
Joined SCVO on 13 June
St Michaels Cricket Club is a welcoming community club based in Dumfries, South West Scotland. Founded in 1952, we offer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy cricket in a friendly and supportive environment.We run free junior cricket sessions for children aged 5 to 16, helping young people stay active, build confidence, and develop teamwork skills. Our outreach work also includes school sessions with P3–P5 pupils, giving them a fun and positive introduction to the sport.At the heart of our club is a strong focus on both physical and mental health. We believe that sport is not just about fitness, but also about friendships, belonging, and boosting self-esteem. Our coaching sessions encourage regular activity, which is vital for physical wellbeing, and create a space where children and adults can build positive relationships and support each other.We are proud to support refugee players, offering them a chance to train, play, and become part of our club community. This helps promote inclusion and provides meaningful opportunities for those who may be new to the area or facing challenges.We are also a social club, with events and gatherings that bring people together and strengthen community bonds. Importantly, we work hard to keep cricket as affordable as possible, ensuring cost is never a barrier to taking part.At St Michaels, we’re more than just a cricket club – we’re a community that values wellbeing, opportunity, and inclusion for all.