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On 12 November we’ll be bringing together over 100 trustees plus many charity and governance expert speakers,will be an opportunity for you to reflect and develop your knowledge and understanding of good governance,He is the author of Governing with Purpose: How to Build a Brilliant Board, published in 2022, and The,He has also worked on several high-profile governance cases involving the Scottish Charity Regulator.,Rhona advises on the incorporation of charities, legal structures, constitutions and governance.

Trustees should: Ensure safeguarding is a key governance priority with adequate resourcing and attention

You may want to consider the Scottish Government's national child protection guidance.,If you work with Adults at Risk of harm, you may want to consider the Scottish Government Adult Support,duties If you employ staff, you should follow EHRC guidance on tackling sexual harassment and UK government

There are some signs of strain in relationships between the voluntary sector and governments at all levels

high, particularly food and energy additional costs being levied on some voluntary organisations governments

Rising polarisation and increasingly hostile public discourse are creating challenges for people working and volunteering in the sector, and on the people they support. Prompts for planning Sources of support SCVO’s HR Service provides resources on employee engagement and culture...

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, and as new technical innovations come along at speed, voluntary organisations need to be constantly thinking about how these changes might impact on their work. While digital development used to be a one-off project, it is...

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Undertaking safeguarding activities reduces the risk of harm and abuse for your team and all the children and adults you work with. However, there can still be worries that someone in contact with the organisation is struggling or experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation...

SCVO lobbying Ahead of these changes coming into force, SCVO lobbied MPs, Lords and the Scottish Government,, seeking a commitment from both the UK and Scottish Governments to mitigate the impact of the increased,Minister to highlight the risk to voluntary organisations in Scotland Worked with the Scottish Government