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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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.

Policy blog

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Spruce was set-up in 2005 as the UK’s first social enterprise specialising in re-use flooring. Read more

Scouts Scotland is passionate about equipping young people with the skills they need to succeed and be happy in life. Connection with the outdoors promotes good mental health and wellbeing, and it also inspires young people to get involved in climate action. Read more

Andrew Williams is environmental projects co-ordinator for CEMVO Scotland.  Read more

To mark Scotland’s Climate Week 2022, we caught up with Sustainable Thinking Scotland CIC, our Climate Conscious winner at this year’s Scottish Charity Awards. Hear from Sean Kerr, director at Sustainable Thinking Scotland to learn about their important contributions to a net... Read more

SCVO ran a Greener Gathering this year - find out more about what was involved and what it achieved Read more

Graham McQueen on funding for charities to encourage more active travel Read more

Both statuatory and independent funders will soon be asking about charities' envrionmental impact. Make sure you're ready. Read more

The Circular Economy bill will present opportunities and challenges for third sector organisations. Michael Cook explains what its about. Read more

The climate crisis seems less important than the cost of living crisis but the two are inter-linked, says Susan Smith Read more

The Circular Economy 360 series is delivered by Social Investment Scotland and supported by Zero Waste Scotland. In addition to our live sessions will be sharing inspiring interviews from organisations across the globe and our resource pack information will help you on your... Read more

Addington offers some thoughts about a possible framework to help organisations think more broadly about their role and recognise opportunities to help achieve a sustainable future. Read more

Enter the Scottish Charity Awards Climate Conscious Award and inspire others to take action Read more

Susan Smith explains the link between COP26 and Trustees Week Read more