[![SCA-2016-vote-then-review-twitter](https://storage.googleapis.com/scvo-cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/SCA-2016-vote-then-review-twitter-e1462460945801.png)](http://www.scvo.scot/charity-awards/) Voting for the People’s Choice in the Scottish Charity Awards is well underway and we’ve already had an [incredible reaction](http://www.scvo.scot/blog/incredible-reaction-finalists/) to it, with thousands of people casting their vote each day. With the finalists doing such amazing work with individuals and communities across Scotland, we wanted to provide an opportunity for people to share their experiences of the impact they’ve had. We’ve therefore linked up our new GoodHQ digital platform with the Charity Awards voting process. Good HQ is our new digital platform to enable charities and causes they care about by sharing experiences and discovering new ways to get involved. While the site is currently in beta, we couldn’t let the opportunity pass us by to capture and share these great stories of the positive work charities are doing across Scotland. How does this all work? If people are voting for a specific organisation, rather than an individual or partnership, they’ll be asked if they want to leave a comment about why they voted. Voters will then be taken through to GoodHQ to share their story. Here’s just a couple of the powerful stories which have been left in the past few days: _“I voted for_ [_Saheliya_](https://goodhq.org/Saheliya) _in the 2016 Scottish Charity Awards because Saheliya was the only one who was there for me during the extremely darkest times of my life. A time of suffering, despair, agony and fear. Then, Saheliya lit up a torch and led me to the path of safety. Furthermore, they taught me how to make and light my own torch! Whatever I say, it won't be enough to show my deep appreciation. Sahleiya: Thank you for saving me.”_ _“I voted for_ [_Euan's Guide_](https://goodhq.org/EuansGuide) _in the 2016 Scottish Charity Awards because My husband was diagnosed with Lung Cancer last year and is no longer able to drive or fly for a holiday and as I only drive within a 30 - 40 mile radius it was great for us to be able to have a few days away at Homelands in Lundin Links which caters for all kinds of disabilities. Although it was only Half an Hours drive to get there we were able to please ourselves what we did and went out for our main meal every day. We would recommend Homelands to anyone with a disability of any kind and god willing we would love to go back. Euan's Guide is a great place to see where accommodation is available.”_ Check out [GoodHQ](http://www.goodhq.org/) now to find out more great things people are saying about the Charity Awards finalists. Remember to [cast your vote](http://www.scvo.scot/charity-awards/?group=az) and leave your comment by Friday 13th May.

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## About SCVO

SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) is the national membership organisation for Scotland's voluntary sector.

Our role is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in Scotland and to support them to do work that has a positive impact.

SCVO supports members and the wider voluntary sector with all aspects of setting up and running a voluntary organisation. SCVO represents the needs and concerns of the voluntary sector to the Scottish government in Holyrood and UK government and Westminster. Through our learning and events programme SCVO offers training and development opportunities to the sector.

Members access an extensive membership benefits package including specialist, in-depth, 1-to-1 guidance from our Information Services team and from professional service partners.

Access to exclusive membership networks (including comms, employers, governance and policy) supports members to grow their connections, stay up to date, exchange ideas and views with peers, and learn through tailored, learning opportunities.

SCVO members enjoy free access to Funding Scotland Premium to stay on top of funding opportunities to support their organisation’s financial resilience.

Discounts and savings savings on SCVO products and services (including our HR service, managed IT support, payroll service and events and training) and partner offers provide members with support to allow them to focus on delivering their organisation’s goals. Further SCVO products and services include [extensive digital support](https://scvo.scot/support/digital), a climate action resource [Growing Climate Confidence](https://climateconfident.scot), a voluntary sector publication [Third Force News](https://tfn.scot) and a voluntary sector jobs and recruitment service [Goodmoves](https://goodmoves.org).

For more information on SCVO membership, visit [SCVO membership](https://scvo.scot/membership)