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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.

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Small charity accounts: a comparative study

In November 2008, OSCR published the results of a comparative study into the accounts of small charities. The study aimed to establish a benchmark for compliance with the statutory requirements set out under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charity...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/small-charity-accounts-a-comparative-study

Wellbeing, Succession & Diversity In Scotland's Voluntary Sector Leadership

144 voluntary sector CEO’s and senior leaders, members and non members of ACOSVO filled out our Wellbeing, Succession and Diversity survey which ran from July 19th to August 23rd 2021. Key findings from this snapshot of Scotland’s sector leaders showed a huge disparity in...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/wellbeing-succession-diversity-in-scotlands-voluntary-sector-leadership

Using the code

Laws and regulations are fundamental to good governance.,It is there to support continuous improvement and strengthen the effectiveness of governance across the,The code is supported by the SCVO Good Governance Checkup, which is an online tool to guide you through,Terminology There are many different terms used for the governing bodies of third-sector organisations,This is an essential part of good governance and underpins all five of the core principles.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/code/using-the-code

Key findings summary

draw upon the experiences of voluntary sector intermediaries to shine a light on how the Scottish Government,National intermediaries are effective partners for government, parliament, and funders, with their members,Serving as a case study of how the Scottish Government funds voluntary organisations more broadly, this,This paper focuses on the funding that intermediaries receive directly from the Scottish Government,,which includes funding that is disseminated by organisations on behalf of the Scottish Government.

https://scvo.scot/policy/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/key-findings-summary

Roles & responsibilities

Members of governing bodies go by a variety of names – ‘Trustees’, ‘Management or Executive Committee,The name depends on your legal status, governing document and custom and practice.,What should the governing body do?,Establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board,Manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the governing document, external regulators

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/roles-responsibilities

Developing your board

group of people around a table and assume that they will automatically become a highly effective governing,You need to create a culture that grows good governance and enables your trustees to work together as,Governance Manual A governance manual can assist in the development and overall effectiveness of your,Building Skills and Experience There are core skills relevant to every governing body.,Review Governing bodies should have an annual cycle of planning and review.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/developing-board

SCVO response to the Heat in Buildings Bill: consultation (Scottish Government)  

achieving its climate change goals, and we welcome the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s,who need it, flexibilities where appropriate, and creative use of all levers at the disposal of government,who need it, flexibilities where appropriate, and creative use of all levers at the disposal of government,Consideration must be given to using all levers at the disposal of government, national and local (e.g,Over and above additional time being granted, such organisations should be prioritised for government

https://scvo.scot/p/89252/2024/03/15/scvo-response-to-the-heat-in-buildings-bill-consultation-scottish-government

Politics

2025/26 will see the new UK government bed in, and preparations begin for Scottish Parliament elections,in 2026 and local government elections in 2027.,into 2025/26, there are some signs of strain in relationships between the voluntary sector and governments

https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/politics

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