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:
Cloudy Training CIC
Joined SCVO on 21 January
Cloudy Training focuses on delivering quality training in digital and IT skills, enabling people and organizations to excel in today’s technology-focused environment. By making our programs inclusive and accessible, we strive to close the gap for under-served groups and communities. Our customized workshops help foster better job opportunities, professional advancement, and improved workplace productivity, contributing to individual success and overall societal progress.
Spotlight Shotts
Joined SCVO on 20 January
We promote and increase access to the arts in Shotts and the surrounding areas. Organise concerts, theatre performances, arts events in the community and schools in the Shotts Area.
The Tumaini Fund (Scotland)
Joined SCVO on 20 January
We partner with TOSO (Tumaini Orphan Support Organisation) who support widows and orphans affected by HIV in the Kagera region of NW Tanzania. We raise awareness and support from Scotland and all funds go directly to Tanzania. We do not take any administrative costs. All trustees and supporters volunteer their time and resources.One of our current goals is to help fund the team of Parish Workers who live in the communities they serve. and provide most of the care for families.
Community Playgroups
Joined SCVO on 17 January
Community Playgroups SCIO offers an affordable early years childcare service to the West Lothian Community.
Errol White Company
Joined SCVO on 17 January
To advance education and promote appreciation and involvement in the arts with particular but not exclusive reference to contemporary dance-‐theatre.
Gilnockie Public Hall Committee
Joined SCVO on 17 January
Maintains Gilnockie Public Hall, a local village hall available for use by the community. Organises events at the hall, in particular the annual Burns Supper.
OPEKA
Joined SCVO on 17 January
OPEKA, a newly formed charity which facilitates activities for Adults with additional Support Needs. Previosuly operated under CASTL Project for the last 7 years.
Project 42
Joined SCVO on 17 January
We provide free weekly workshops using the creative outlets of Art & Music to enhance health & wellbeing
The Adventure Syndicate
Joined SCVO on 17 January
We inspire, encourage and enable more people (especially women and girls) to feel capable of more in the outdoors. We makes films, run events, give talks, coach and guide in the mountains always with an emphasis on the physical and mental health benefits and a strong environmental sustainability ethos. We promote joyful, everyday physical activity and nature connection as a way to make our county healthier, happier and more sustainable. We recognise that more middle class, white men and boys see themselves in outdoor adventurous spaces and we want that to change.
Blairdardie Parent Council
Joined SCVO on 16 January
We are a Parent Council for Blairdardie Primary School, Glasgow.We have approx 420 pupils and more than 25% of pupils are entitled to free school mealsWe have a large % of families that live in a deprived postcode so funding applications are a priority for us.The PC provides free, fun events throughout the year but we rely on local businesses donations to support these.We also pay for fresh food for the pupils to learn to cook in the 'cooking kiosk' and supply breakfast for the students that use the walking bus to get to school each morning.
Children First
Joined SCVO on 16 January
Supporting children and young people around emotional dysregulation, trauma, anxiety and mental health and attachment styles. Upskilling parents/ carers to advocate for their young people and uphold the children human rights. Provides support line assistance out with normal working hours and has an inclusive financial wellbeing support connected to Children First. Improving the confidence and resilience of families and working in a restorative way using the family group decision making principle to focus on child led support. Providing robust assessment of the risk to children and working in a multiagency framework to keep children and families safe from harm. Supporting parents through domestic abuse, drug and alcohol misuse, navigating attainment within school settings and reducing isolation through a community network approach to peer support.
Culag Community Woodland Trust Limited
Joined SCVO on 16 January
We manage and preserve community woodlands in accordance with good woodland management practice. We conserve and protect this aspect of the natural environment of the area. To advance education concerning the natural environment of the area.
La Leche League Collective
Joined SCVO on 16 January
La Leche League (LLL) Collective works across Great Britain to support, encourage, educate and advocate for a better understanding of human milk and the relationship breastfeeding/chestfeeding develops between babies, children and their families. We are comprised entirely of volunteers who are internationally accredited breastfeeding counsellors.
Portsoy Mens' Shed
Joined SCVO on 16 January
We are in the First stages of opening a Men's Shed for the benefit of men on the Portsoy area.We will create a safe warm space for men from all backgrounds and of all ages to meet, chat and take part in activities such as woodworking and welding.We aim to combat isolation, ease mental health and also share skills across generations.
Urras Sgire Oighreachd Bharabhais Community Company
Joined SCVO on 16 January
Our Organisation develops the land purchased in a community buy out for the benefit of the local community.
Dundee Deuces
Joined SCVO on 15 January
Dundee Deuces was founded on 29 June 2024, as part of the Pride celebrations in Dundee. An inclusive space, the club has introduced 33 people to tennis for the first time and supports a further 12 people reengage with tennis after many years away from the sport, after feeling excluded, often as children. Our membership includes both LGBTQIA+ people and allies. We deliver this in partnership with the University of Dundee, Sports and Active Health, who support us by providing free tennis courts. The Dundee Deuces are the first tennis club for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies in Dundee and Tayside. We are registered with the Lawn Tennis Association and adhere to their governance framework. We are a Scottish Incorporated Charitable Organisation.We have an established a partnership with Leisure and Culture Dundee to diversify our offering, particularly over winter as outdoor tennis play becomes more difficult due to weather. We are registered with Pickleball Scotland and offer weekly pickleball sessions. The Dundee Deuces are part of the Dundee West Sports Hub and registered club with Club Dundee.We are part of the Pride in Tennis network, the UK-wide network of LGBTQIA+ tennis clubs and registered with LEAP sports, which is the umbrella body for LGBTQIA+ sports in Scotland. Our culture is summed up as follows: We are a welcoming and inclusive club, valuing kindness to each other and supporting each other to have fun both playing tennis and in any social activities we take part in.
Sarwar Foundation
Joined SCVO on 15 January
We are based in Glasgow, doing work in Pakistan and the UK. Our mission is to save lives by providing access to quality healthcare and clean drinking water, and tackle poverty by educating children, empowering women, and helping those in need in Pakistan, the UK and across the world.Health: We aim to provide greater access to quality healthcare and free medicines including the treatment of tuberculosis and hepatitis. With Pakistan’s health system lacking basic medical facilities, we run two hospitals and regular medical camps.Clean water: We aim to increase the availability of clean water in Pakistan, to prevent unnecessary illness and death. We build and maintain water treatment plants in remote areas of the country.Education: We aim to improve educational opportunities in Pakistan. We run a foundation school and educate children at training centres with their mothers.Women empowerment: We aim to increase women empowerment in Pakistan. We run training centres (HunarGahs) which enable women to learn new skills.Global poverty: We aim to tackle global poverty, including in the UK. We run an annual toybank appeal in Scotland and provide disaster relief support across the world.
Air Training Corps No 1990 Ellon Squadron
Joined SCVO on 14 January
The aims of the Air Training Corps for young people between the ages of 12-20 are: -To promote and encourage, a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force -To provide training that will be useful in both the services and in civilian life -To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.ATC is a charity with our staff and civilian committee being made up of volunteers. Our Ellon 1990 Squadron parade two evenings a week and also take part in many other activities outside of parade nights. Training forms a large part of our activities with our young adults benefitting greatly from the training they receive in the Air Training Corps (ATC). Many skills are transferable to the community and will be carried with them beyond their time in the ATC into formal education and work. Leadership helps to build confidence, knowledge and teaches the skills of working as part of a team. The First Aid program not only teaches the basic skills but then progresses to allow cadets to train others as they continue to further their own skills. Our outdoor activities are varied to allow all cadets to participate at a level that suits their experience and ability, with the opportunity to progress through the Duke of Edinburgh training award scheme. Throughout their ATC career, cadets are trained in communication, IT and personal presentation skills.
Balquhidder Village Hall
Joined SCVO on 14 January
The Hall is a charitable unincorporated body, and the purposes and administration arrangements are set out in the Deed of Trust. Our purposes, as recorded in the Deed of Trust, are to maintain the Village Hall and to make it available for rent to Parish and Non-Parish users for social, educational, sport and other activities relating to the well being of the community.
British Riding Clubs Liaison Area 1
Joined SCVO on 14 January
We are the committee that arranges training and qualifying competitions for all affiliated riding clubs in central Scotland from the borders to the East coast.