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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
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
Meet the trainers
That remains the basis for all of her finance and governance training.,financial: building a strong financial foundation and All things financial: annual accounting, governance,freelance consultant specialised in helping third sector organisations with strategic planning, governance,Philippa's current courses: Guide to good governance: running effective board meetings, Guide to good,governance: defining strategy, culture and values and Guide to good governance: board and staff relationships
SCVO responds to Autumn Budget
26 November 2025
we welcome increases in both the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, though the government,“To support the voluntary sector to meet these wage increases the Government must ensure grants and contracts,It is essential that the Government engage with the sector on these changes before they come into effect,“The UK and Scottish Government’s must work together to provide clarity and ensure UK Budget decisions, support the Scottish Government’s commitment to Fair Work and Fairer Funding for the sector by 2026.
https://scvo.scot/p/102082/2025/11/26/scvo-responds-to-autumn-budget
Review of charity regulation
We want to see the Scottish Government’s commitment to a wider review of charity regulation taken forward
The Law
They provide expert advice on governance, charity law, employment law, data protection and more.
You're a charity! What next?
SCVO members can access premium content and functionality: Funding Scotland Good governance Your management,you develop a great board, including: Guidance to help you you recruit and train new trusteesOur Governance
Free Personal Care for Older People
The government ran with it and the legislation was supported unanimously in parliament.,Subsequently, the Scottish Government agreed to extend free personal care to younger people with degenerative
#NeverMoreNeeded - Top Ten Tips for Lobbying
Does a council or government have £50m to spend on your asks? Do they have support to deliver them?,Attacking a government minister, political party or council – while trying to convince them at the same