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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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SCVO responds to Holyrood debate on Scotland's Partnership with the Third Sector

the voluntary sector to develop a shared ask for a new, formalised partnership with the Scottish Government—one,ENDS Notes: In its 2026 manifesto, Scotland’s Essential Sector – Priorities for the next Scottish Government,, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) called for the new Scottish Government, its

https://scvo.scot/p/105283/2026/06/17/scvo-responds-to-holyrood-debate-on-scotlands-partnership-with-the-third-sector

The Scottish Government’s consultation on the charity regulation review is a vital milestone

In 2019, the Scottish Government began the consultative process for what would become the Charities (,Thankfully, the Scottish Government soon made clear that there would indeed be a wider review of charity,We will advocate for the importance of such a review and we will challenge the Scottish Government to,There are now two clear routes ahead for the Scottish Government’s review of charity regulation.,It is now our job as a sector to make sure the Scottish Government cannot ignore that.

https://scvo.scot/p/91777/2024/05/29/the-scottish-governments-consultation-on-the-charity-regulation-review-is-a-vital-milestone

Changing from a Trust to a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Dissolve the existing charity in accordance with its governing document and transfer the assets and liabilities

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/governance/change-structure

Digital inclusion in health and care

This work builds on learning from the Scottish Government’s Digital Health and Care Division’s Digital

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/digital-inclusion-in-health-and-care

Terms & conditions

scvo.scot External links from the SCVO website The SCVO website links to websites that are managed by government,Governing law and legal enforcement We are situated in Scotland and the law of Scotland shall govern

https://scvo.scot/terms

Letter to the First Minister: Challenges facing the voluntary sector

We look forward to working constructively with you and your government in the new Parliament.,As you set your priorities for the Scottish Government, we urge early progress on the priorities set,Creating a partnership of equals – establishing a formal, long-term partnership between government and,that can support people and communities across Scotland and contribute to the ambitions of your government

https://scvo.scot/p/104776/2026/05/25/letter-to-the-first-minister-challenges-facing-the-voluntary-sector

Board of trustees

SCVO is governed by a Board of Trustees.,been Convener of SCVO since December 2023 and brings a wealth of experience in senior leadership, governance,Working across 13 Government teams and respected by all political parties, Kim brings extensive experience,about the Third Sector and ensuring our voices are heard and actioned in partnership with Scottish Government,He worked in Scottish Government Third Sector Unit and the National Lottery Community Fund and then for

https://scvo.scot/about/people/board-of-trustees

History

By the mid-seventies, following changes to its governance, SCSS established a standing committee called,By 1994 it was apparent that the Council’s governance would need further change to properly conduct the

https://scvo.scot/about/history

Introduction

Across the three Statements of Expectation, the panel attributed a range of responsibility across government,and government bodies, businesses, society and civil society organisations, and individuals.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/roadmap/the-choice

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