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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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Managing risks and problems

Risk management Risk management approach and policies Handling complaints Creating safety Safeguarding Health & Safety Conflicts of interest

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/risks-and-problems

Record keeping

Your organisation will create lots of information while you carry out your activities. Some of this information is an important record of what you have done, and how you have made decisions. It needs to be securely stored. You need to be able to access these records for a range...

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/guidance-and-templates/record-keeping

Risk management

There are five key types of risk that can affect your voluntary organisation: Governance risks affect

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/risks-and-problems/risk-management

Trustee expenses

A well run and effective charity board should have a Trustees Expenses Policy that is clear and easy to use. This will: Ensure you have good controls over financial procedures to protect the assets of the organisation.Ensure you are acting with care and diligence when managing...

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/guidance-and-templates/trustee-expenses

Guidance & templates

We know how important it is to make sure your organisation is running well. But we also know it's a lot to think about - especially if you've got limited resources, are a small organisation or are just getting started. That's why we're providing you with some guidance and...

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/guidance-and-templates

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

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

All things financial: budgeting and sound financial management

Online 22 October Training course
Funding & finance Cost of living

https://scvo.scot/events-training/calendar/a1vP100000YJ6m5IAD/all-things-financial-budgeting-and-sound-financial-management

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

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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.