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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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Business planning

Figuring out what the future of your hall looks like is important, both when you're originally taking

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/operational-management/business-planning

Banking and buying

Banks Your hall will need a bank account to be able to spend and receive money.

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/operational-management/banking-buying

Taking on a community space

Deciding to take on a community space Here are some of the key things you need: A clear idea of how the space fits into wider community needs Good community support A robust business plan Adequate financial systems and controls Suitable governance and leadership in place Back to...

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/taking-on-a-space

Fire safety

It’s likely that as the people running a village hall, you will know the space best.

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/legal/fire-safety

Support & learning

Includes governance, finance and managing people Village & community halls handbook Everything you need

https://scvo.scot/support

Insurance

Property and equipment insurance Car insurance for staff/volunteers Hirer’s public liability cover (for village,halls and community buildings) Insurance advice Under statutory regulations there are constraints on

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/finance-business-management/insurance

Who you need

The members of governing bodies go by a variety of names: Trustees Management board or Executive Committee Members Directors. The name depends on your legal status, governing document and custom and practice. If you’re registered as a company, you’ll have a ‘Board of Directors...

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/governance/who-you-need

About the sector

organisations, ranging from grassroots community groups, arts and cultural organisations, sports clubs and village,halls to large housing and social care providers.,Campaigning, advice, equalities and rights, education, strengthening voices Bringing people together Village,halls, hobby groups, youth clubs, community events, cafes Health and well-being Mental and physical

https://scvo.scot/about/the-sector

#EssentialSector

Some call us the third sectorSome call us the voluntary sector We are the #EssentialSector We are village,halls, sports clubs, youth clubs, cafes and shopsWe are organisations working in housing, health, social

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/essentialsector

Resource and sustainability

How can you resource a place-based initiative and make it as sustainable as possible?

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/partnership/place-based-digital-inclusion/resource-and-sustainability

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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.