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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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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

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

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

Wbg

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

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

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

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

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

Review of charity regulation

We want to see the Scottish Government’s commitment to a wider review of charity regulation taken forward

https://scvo.scot/policy/better-regulation/charity-review

Responsibilities for safeguarding

Trustees should: Ensure safeguarding is a key governance priority with adequate resourcing and attention

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/safeguarding/responsibilities

Common Concerns, Questions & Pushbacks

When we discuss the need for Fair Funding, it’s important to be aware that questions or comments may be made that seek to either dismiss the need for Fair Funding or provide excuses for how it cannot be implemented. We’ve responding to some of the more frequent examples here.

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding/common-concerns-questions-pushbacks

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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.