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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Letter to UK party leaders

Anna Fowlie
7 June 2024
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The next UK Government’s approach to matters such as immigration, social security and the economy will

https://scvo.scot/p/96148/2024/06/07/letter-to-uk-party-leaders

Safeguarding the future of international development

OPINION 15 July 2019 Guest post
Environment & International
Margaret Lynch advocates robust governance to rebuild public confidence

https://tfn.scot/opinion/safeguarding-the-future-of-international-development

“Dysfunctional” Citizens Advice Scotland votes for change

NEWS 30 January 2017 by Robert Armour
Management
Organisation votes through changes to address endemic governance problems

https://tfn.scot/news/dysfunctional-citizens-advice-scotland-votes-for-change

Funding for village halls

There are many forms of income available, from grants and loans, to rental fees, events, or membership fees. An overreliance on any one income source should be avoided and Trustees/Committees need to identify the most suitable and sustainable sources for their organisation...

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/funding

Good Governance Checkup launch in Trustees' Week

Beth Mukushi
22 October 2021
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The Scottish Governance Code was developed to help boards understand what best practice looks like.,Good Governance Checkup which is vital for trustees supporting all types of voluntary organisation.,You’ll also get access to further resources that will help you in your journey to good governance, and,By completing the Checkup you will also help us to build a picture of good governance in the sector.,Find out more about the Good Governance Checkup at our Trustees’ Week webinar on 2 November where we

https://scvo.scot/p/45807/2021/10/22/good-governance-checkup-launch-in-trustees-week

The Gathering 2023 round-up

The Scottish Government published a new Climate Change Plan in September, and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2023

CAS undertakes biggest review in its history

NEWS 3 May 2016 by Robert Armour
Management
​Umbrella body undertakes root-and-branch review of its governance

https://tfn.scot/news/cas-undertakes-biggest-review-in-its-history

Most charity fraud committed by staff and volunteers

NEWS 27 October 2017 by Robert Armour
Management
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Report finds charities are lax with internal security and governance

https://tfn.scot/news/most-charity-fraud-committed-by-staff-and-volunteers

Exclusive: the "downward spiral" of a Scots conservation charity

NEWS 12 September 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Environment & International
2 comments
Insider dossier raises questions over finance, redundancies, governance and more

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-the-downward-spiral-of-a-scots-conservation-charity

Crisis at Vegan Society as five board members resign

NEWS 20 July 2021 by Robert Armour
Management
Society faces a governance overhaul if it is to survive

https://tfn.scot/news/crisis-at-vegan-society-as-five-board-members-resign

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