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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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SCVO digital senior leaders programme

In-person and Online 18 May Training course
Digital Governance & leadership Running your organisation

https://scvo.scot/events-training/calendar/a1vP100000L52MtIAJ/scvo-digital-senior-leaders-programme

The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector - Introduction

This governance code is a statement of best practice.,It sets out the core principles and key elements of good governance for the voluntary sector in Scotland,We, Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Forum, originally developed the code in 2018.,About us We are Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Forum.,We are a small group of people with a big ambition to improve governance in the third sector.

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

Trustee Essentials

Good Governance Checkup Good Governance is key to having an effective board and making sure your organisation,Access learning and training Governance network Coming soon.,of the Scottish Third Sector Governance Code.,governance journey.,Learn more about good governance Third Sector Governance Code Good governance matters because it underpins

https://scvo.scot/support/trustee-essentials

Scottish Government Commitments

When calling for Fair Funding principles and asks to be adopted by the Scottish Government, it is important,The Scottish Government has made numerous commitments to aspects of Fair Funding over previous years:,The Scottish Government will continue to work with the sector to tackle the barriers it continues to,beyond year to year.”With the appointment of the new First Minister, in April 2023 the Scottish Government,Programme for Government 2023-24 also committed to producing “a plan to deliver improvements including

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding/scottish-government-commitments

Structure and governing documents

Your governing document outlines the formal rules about how your board will govern and make decisions,join the organisation as part of their induction, and all trustees should read and understand the governing,It is important that your governing document is regularly reviewed, paying special attention to the part,Unincorporated organisations – village halls governed by a deed of Trust Many village halls in Scotland

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/governance/structure

Village and community halls handbook

From governance and facilities management to net zero and digital, we'll guide you through what you need,Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), with support from Scottish Rural Network, part of the Scottish Government’s

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls

Scottish Government funding of voluntary organisations

A case study of voluntary sector intermediaries Insights from senior leaders of voluntary sector intermediaries Prepared byPaul BradleyPolicy & Public Affairs ManagerSCVO September 2022

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

All things financial: budgeting and sound financial management

Online 4 June Training course
Funding & finance Cost of living Waiting list places available

https://scvo.scot/events-training/calendar/a1vP100000US5bOIAT/all-things-financial-budgeting-and-sound-financial-management

Funding

grant At SCVO we manage funding programmes of our own and for other funders, including Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/funding

The Charity Governance Awards

Currently Closed
The Charity Governance Awards celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000ID5mUEAT/the-charity-governance-awards

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.