Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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

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

Wbg

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

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

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

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

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

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