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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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Benefits of becoming a charity

funding only available to charities Increased public trust Things you need to do as a charity Have a governing

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/benefits

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCVO Briefing: UK Autumn Budget 2026

SCVO welcomes that the UK Government has recognised the need to support civil society to make an impact,Fair Funding For over a decade, the Scottish Government has recognised the need for multi-year funding,within several Scottish Budgets and Programmes for Government, and the Economic Strategy.,productively with the Scottish Government as part of the Budget process.,To make progress, the UK Government must recognise our sector as a significant employer and economic

https://scvo.scot/p/107349/2026/09/04/scvo-briefing-uk-autumn-budget-2026

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