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.
What subsidy control means for the voluntary sector
In many cases, public resources received by voluntary organisations will not be deemed to be subsidies as the activities funded are non-economic.
However, if a subsidy does exist, this does not mean funding is prohibited. The public authority simply needs to follow the subsidy control rules.
For the recipient, this may include confirming eligibility, complying with scheme conditions, and keeping appropriate records. These terms should be set out as part of the conditions of financial support that are agreed with the public authority.