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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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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

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

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

Trustee Essentials

Good Governance Checkup Good Governance is key to having an effective board and making sure your organisation,Take the checkup now Good Governance webinars Our regular Good Governance webinars look at common issues,The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector Good governance is vital to the success and sustainability,The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector sets out the five core principles of good governance,Find out more Governance network Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

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

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

All things financial: budgeting and sound financial management

Online 4 June Training course
Funding & finance Cost of living

https://scvo.scot/events-training/calendar/a1vP100000US5bOIAT/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

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