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Friends of St Vincent Crescent Conservation Area SCIO
Joined SCVO on 26 June
<p>The FSVCCA is a community organisation which was set up to promote, preserve, and enhance the St Vincent Crescent conservation area. Its primary objective is to advance community development by working closely with the local community to protect and create more green spaces that local people can access. Its aims are • Advance community involvement by working with local residents to promote the importance of conservation and sustainable appropriate development of the Conservation Area (CA). • Advance heritage by protecting the unique character of the buildings and surrounding space within the CA, maintaining the green space within it and raising awareness of the social and architectural history of the area. • Provide recreational facilities by preserving the remaining original pleasure gardens - currently the Bowling Clubs in the area. • Improve the living conditions of the local community by ensuring sustainable future development of these sites for community use including green space, biodiversity, education, sport and leisure.</p>
Lyth Arts Centre Ltd
Joined SCVO on 26 June
<p>Support performance, art and theatre across a range of spaces and community setting in Caithness and Sutherland. LAC hosts artist residencies, works with a range of partners and delivers a programme participatory events including an annual music festival in Wick.</p>
Renfrewshire Model Railway Club
Joined SCVO on 26 June
<p>The objectives of the club shall be to advance education, heritage and science and to provide recreational facilities and activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the public benefit.</p> <p>This will be achieved by:</p> <ul> <li>Promoting model railways and its relationship to rail transport by encouraging participation in, and enjoyment of, railway modelling and to display model railways amongst members of the public.</li> <li>Providing an environment where developing and expanding the understanding, application and knowledge of the skills required to build and operate model railways can be fostered.</li> <li>Offering our members the opportunity to enjoy the exchange of ideas and knowledge of model building in a social, constructive and enjoyable environment.</li> <li>Applying the use of historical research, photographic evidence, ordnance survey mapping, topographical and building structures to enhance the building of layouts.</li> </ul>
SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters
Joined SCVO on 26 June
<p>We work to preserve Shetland's living knitting heritage. To do this, we collect oral histories and skills from aging knitters; encourage young and middle aged adults to take up traditional knitting and provide learning opportunities in line with traditional methods; provide training for knitters to transition to be tutors, speakers, designers, and authors so that they are recognised as the experts of their own craft; and provide accurate information about the crafts to learners and the media.</p>
1st Kirkcudbright Scout Groups Trustee Board
Joined SCVO on 25 June
<p>1st Kirkcudbright Scout Groups Trustee Board operates the 1st Kirkcudbright Explorers, Scouts and Cubs, and Twynholm Beavers, responsible for the finances and operation of the Scout Hall and Scouting Activities according to Scouting and Charitable principles and as described in the Group's Constitution. Scouts and Beavers engage in a wide range of activities, primarily focused on outdoor adventure, skill development, and community involvement. Activities include camping, hiking, and water activities like canoeing and kayaking, learning of practical skills like pioneering, outdoor cooking, and first aid, and working on teamwork and leadership through games and challenges.</p>
Alpha Community Action Group
Joined SCVO on 25 June
<p>Alpha Community Action Group SCIO is a registered Scottish charity based in Falkirk, dedicated to improving the wellbeing, environment, and community life of residents across Denny, Dunipace, and the wider Falkirk area. Our mission is simple but powerful: to empower local people to take pride in where they live, strengthen community connections, and create cleaner, safer, and more supportive neighbourhoods. We believe that meaningful change begins at the local level, and our work is built on practical action, partnership, and community participation.Our organisation delivers a blend of environmental, social, and educational initiatives designed to address the real needs of local residents. A core part of our work focuses on environmental improvement. We organise regular community clean‑ups, litter‑picking events, recycling awareness activities, and greening projects that bring residents together to restore pride in shared spaces. These activities not only improve the physical environment but also reduce antisocial behaviour, encourage civic responsibility, and build a sense of ownership within the community.Alongside our environmental work, we are committed to tackling social isolation and promoting wellbeing. Many individuals in our community face loneliness, limited support networks, or barriers to engagement. To address this, we run wellbeing drop‑ins, community conversations, and informal support sessions that offer a safe, welcoming space for people to connect. Our approach is person‑centred, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that no one should feel alone or unsupported.Youth engagement is another key pillar of our organisation. We deliver STEM‑based learning sessions, leadership development activities, and positive role‑modelling programmes aimed at inspiring young people to become confident, responsible contributors to their community. Through initiatives such as the Youth Eco‑Champions Programme, we equip young people with environmental awareness, practical skills, and opportunities to take part in meaningful local action. Partnership working is central to our model. We collaborate with national and local organisations including Keep Scotland Beautiful, TCV, FEL Scotland, and community facilities such as Denny Library. These partnerships allow us to expand our reach, share resources, and deliver high‑impact projects that benefit the wider community. We are committed to strengthening our relationships with Falkirk Council, CLD teams, local schools, and voluntary sector partners to ensure our work aligns with local priorities and contributes to long‑term community development. As a growing SCIO, we are building a strong volunteer base and empowering residents to take an active role in shaping their environment. Our long‑term goal is to reduce littering and antisocial behaviour by 25% through education, engagement, and consistent community presence. We are also working to establish a recognised model of community‑led environmental and wellbeing action that can be replicated across Falkirk. Alpha Community Action Group SCIO stands for practical action, partnership, and community pride. We are committed to creating a greener, healthier, and more connected Falkirk—one project, one partnership, and one resident at a time.</p>
Global Digital Community CIC
Joined SCVO on 25 June
<p>Focus on creating impact in Education, with a focus on Education for All. We believe that every child is an individual, and that personalised pathways and mastery-based learning will enable young people to succeed. We have developed an educational platform to engage teachers, parents and learners and transform the approach to learning delivery.</p>
Ronald F Slater Charitable Trust
Joined SCVO on 24 June
<p>We are a charitable trust providing support to individuals and organisations for the care or help of the sick, poor or homeless in Orkney</p>
Scottish Older People's Assembly
Joined SCVO on 24 June
<p>The Scottish Older People's Assembly (SOPA) is a national charity dedicated to ensuring that older people have a strong voice in shaping the policies, services and communities that affect their lives. Through the lived experiences of our members, we work to influence decision-makers, highlight the challenges and opportunities facing older people, and celebrate the valuable contribution older people make to society. We are a membership-led organisation supported by volunteers and governed by a Board of Trustees.</p>
Barra Children's Centre
Joined SCVO on 23 June
<p>Barra Children’s Centre provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for children, young people and families. We support children’s wellbeing, learning and development through activities, play, advice and practical support, while helping families access opportunities and build stronger connections in their community. Our work is centred on creating positive experiences, reducing barriers to participation and ensuring that every child feels valued, heard and able to thrive.</p>
Bright Sparks
Joined SCVO on 23 June
<p>To provide valuable, involved, inclusive and quality based child and family-oriented services, which include playgroups, holiday activities and evening youth club support for children with additional needs and their families</p>
PEEK - Possibilities For Each and Every Kid Ltd
Joined SCVO on 23 June
<p>PEEK is a charity based in Glasgow supporting children and young people 0-25 years and families living in poverty. We improve relationships, health and wellbeing and life chances through our programmes - Play, Thrive and Wellbeing.</p>
The Scottish Flag Trust
Joined SCVO on 23 June
<p>The Scottish Flag Trust is a charity dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of Scotland’s national flag, the Saint Andrew's Cross or Saltire.</p> <p>Based in Athelstaneford—the traditional birthplace of the flag—the Trust maintains the Flag Heritage Centre and the Saltire Memorial. Through educational outreach, community events, and fundraising, we protect and celebrate the history, culture, and global significance of the Saltire.</p>
Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton and Devonside Community Development Trust
Joined SCVO on 23 June
<p>The Organisation has been formed to offer a community hub and library to benefit the communities of Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton and Devonside, with the following purposes:</p> <ul> <li>The advancement of citizenship or community development</li> <li>The provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities</li> <li>With the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.</li> </ul>
Worth Defending
Joined SCVO on 23 June
<p>Worth Defending have applied to OSCR to become a human rights charity, promoting and provding life saving education. We received launch funding from Firstport to set up a sustainable business model to support a network of free boundary setting and self-defence classes</p>
1st Vale Of Leven Boys Brigade
Joined SCVO on 22 June
<p>Vision</p> <ul> <li>Our Vision explains why we do what we do. Is that children and young people experience "life to the full." Mission</li> <li>Our Mission explains what we do. he Boys' Brigade has faith in young people and provides them with opportunities to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment<br>Values</li> <li>Our Values describe who we are and what we believe.<br>Faith</li> <li>We are a Christian youth organisation, Inspiring</li> <li>We seek to inspire children and young people, challenging them to live their lives in the fullest sense. We also believe in peoples’ abilities to inspire and act as positive role models to others. Caring</li> <li>The Boys’ Brigade is a family. We believe in building loving, caring and inclusive relationships, as well as creating a safe and fund environment that is supportive and nurturing. We are responsive to the needs and aspirations of others regardless of ability, identity or background. Trusting</li> <li>We are honest and trustworthy. We seek to empower children and young people to participate and to lead, believing in their skills, abilities and ideas.</li> </ul>
St Patricks Strathaven Marsal Project
Joined SCVO on 22 June
<p>Providing funds for education of Santal children in West Bengal in India. Santal people are in the lowest class in the caste system in India. The trust raises monies from individuals, mainly associated with the Parish of St Patrick in Strathaven, and these monies, together with Gift Aid funds, are sent to the managers of the school, namely a religious order, the Claretian Fathers. There are no employees, and no honoraria for trustees.</p>
Athletics Trust Scotland
Joined SCVO on 19 June
<p>At Athletics Trust Scotland, we believe in the life-changing power of athletics and running. Being active is an important part of living a happy and healthy life. Moving is our bodies isn’t just good for our physical health – it can improve our mental wellbeing, boost our confidence and self-esteem, and help us to form friendships and feel part of our local communities.</p> <p>We’re committed to creating opportunities for everyone to enjoy the wide-ranging benefits that our wonderful sport has to offer. To do this, we work with our partners at Scottish Athletics and Jog Scotland to support and empower communities who face some of the greatest barriers to being active. Currently these are:</p> <p>• People with disabilities • People affected by poverty • Ethnically and culturally diverse communities</p> <p>What We Do</p> <p>Athletics in the Community</p> <p>We work with the Scottish Athletics Community Impact Team and a network of community partners to deliver free athletics in the community. The sessions, which are led by Local Community Impact Leaders, take athletics into communities that are underrepresented in athletics and running. They enable people who face significant financial, social and cultural barriers to participating in the sport to experience it for the first time, with the emphasis being on making it fun, friendly and inclusive.</p> <p>Wheelchair Hub</p> <p>We funded Scotland’s first Wheelchair Racing Hub to enable more people with disabilities to enjoy wheelchair racing. Growing interest in para-athletics has led to increased demand for racing wheelchairs across the country. However, the cost of racing wheelchairs often presents a huge financial barrier to people with disabilities. The hub aims to ease the financial burden by acting as a ‘swap shop’ for racing wheelchairs, with various sizes available for athletics clubs to borrow for free.</p> <p>Young People’s Forum</p> <p>We have supported the Scottish Athletics Young People’s Forum (YPF), a national group established to give young people more of a voice in athletics in Scotland. Over the last four years, cohorts one and two of the YPF have worked on projects which aim to make the sport a more welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable environment for young people, such as disability inclusion, athlete health, and athlete retention.</p> <p>Transforming Lives Grants</p> <p>We launched our Transforming Lives Grants in 2023 to support the brilliant work being delivered at a grassroots level by clubs and groups across the country. We have distributed two rounds of small grants to initiatives designed to support people who face barriers to participating in and enjoying athletics and running. These have included a prison running group at HMP Grampian through Runforever, Corstorphine AAC’s frame running group, and holiday camps for children affected by poverty run by Aberdeen AAC.</p>
The Nest Wellbeing Group
Joined SCVO on 19 June
<p>The Nest Wellbeing Group is a community-led charity based in Cumnock, East Ayrshire. It's a "home from home" to tackle poverty, deprivation, and social isolation in the local area. The charity's work is driven by local voices and focuses on four key pillars of support:</p> <p>Health & Wellbeing:</p> <ul> <li>Delivers inclusive, accessible activities like mindfulness, sound bowl healing, Clubbercise, badminton, art therapy, women's group, leadership Embodiment coaching, accudetox, music group, creative writing. Breakfast & blether, peep sessions.</li> </ul> <p>Learning & Development:</p> <ul> <li>Runs tailored, skill-building groups, training opportunities and excursions to help locals build confidence, tackle loneliness, and get closer to employment.</li> </ul> <p>Recovery:</p> <ul> <li>Provides targeted, grassroots support for individuals recovering from addiction and substance misuse. Runs Recovery Skills program weekly. The Nest operates on the core belief that "everyone is recovering from something." Their MUMO project is a major local pillar for addiction support that provides:</li> <li>Stigma Reduction</li> <li>Combines recovery groups with general community activities so people feel included rather than isolated.</li> </ul> <p>Harm Reduction Training:</p> <ul> <li>Equips locals and volunteers with life-saving skills, including Naloxone administration, suicide prevention, and drug awareness training.</li> </ul> <p>The Recovery Collective:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborates with local partnerships to build a stronger peer-support network across East Ayrshire.</li> </ul> <p>Safe Space:</p> <ul> <li>Hosts an Association of Camerados 'living room' where people can simply drop in for a cuppa, chat, and connect with others judgment-free. Alongside these, they provide crisis intervention, mental health support, and practical help like emergency furniture uplifts for those facing hardships.</li> </ul> <p>Nest maker:</p> <ul> <li>making a house a home for community members who are often overwhelmed. Also take an advocacy role ensuring people are supported in a meaningful way to attend appointments & meetings therefore bridging the Gap and improving relationships between services and community. The Nest Wellbeing Group centre around their role as a rapid-response, grassroots lifeline in Cumnock. Rather than just running standard meetings, they focus on deep, hands-on community care.</li> </ul>
Deaf Services Lanarkshire
Joined SCVO on 18 June
<p>Our Charity organisation provides services and support to the Deaf community within Lanarkshire. We provide a drop-in service, Interpretation and Translation services for Deaf People to meet their needs as well as providing a social space for Deaf Groups and learning experiences.</p>