Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector
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.
Where to get help & further resources
Voluntary organisations that have been affected by subsidy control rules and regulations, or those that would like to find out more, can contact SCVO or, if the query relates to local authority funding, their Third Sector Interface.
- UK Government subsidy control statutory guidance
- UK Government guidance for beneficiaries
- Scottish Government guidance
- Subsidy control principles assessment guide
- Streamlined routes guidance
- Brodies webinar: Subsidy control in the UK – where are we now?
Last modified on 9 July 2026