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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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Useful contacts

Support services Local Scotland-wide UK-wide Government and public bodies Local TSI Scotland Network,Scotland Network is supported to carry out its main functions by the Third Sector Unit of Scottish Government,Delivered Locally Local Energy Scotland/CARES Local Energy Scotland manage CARES - the Scottish Government’s,UA | Energy and Utilities Consultancy (utility-aid.co.uk) Government & Public Bodies Community Land Team,Registers of Scotland - Scotland's land and property registers Scottish Government Asset Transfer documents

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

Information for new trustees

You can find this out by reading your organisation’s governing document.,You’re all collectively responsible and accountable for the overall governance of your organisation.

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee/information-for-new-charity-trustees

Cyber resilience

SCVO have a Third Sector Cyber Resilience Co-ordinator, who works closely with Scottish Government through,seeking cyber security services CxB Not-for-profit equipping board members for effective cyber governance

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/cyber-resilience

Changing structure - VA or Trust to SCIO

Dissolve the existing charity in accordance with its governing document and transfer the assets and liabilities,OSCR has prepared some specific guidance for village halls governed by a Deed of Trust.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/changing-legal-structure/process-1

Your ownership of the space

The Community Ownership Support Service (COSS), delivered by DTAS, is a Scottish Government funded programme

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/taking-on-a-space/ownership

Pre-register

make sure the event is a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, going above and beyond government

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/pre-register

Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023

As OSCR and the Scottish Government proceed with the implementation of the Act’s proposals, we want to

https://scvo.scot/policy/better-regulation/charities-bill

Wbg

approach, offering expert support and guidance in to comply with charities specific financial and governance

https://scvo.scot/services/partners/finance/wbg

The Law

They provide expert advice on governance, charity law, employment law, data protection and more.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/shifting-sands/legal

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

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