Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The role of intermediaries

"The implementation of Fair Funding across the Scottish voluntary sector would bring significant benefits" Intermediaries - also often called umbrella bodies, membership bodies, or network bodies - are the voluntary sector organisations whose members are primarily other voluntary...

https://scvo.scot/ff-next-steps-final-copy/the-role-of-intermediaries

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

Report reveals sexual harassment at Chartered Institute of Fundraising

NEWS 26 August 2021 by Rab Armour

Reform of the body's governance structure is underway

https://tfn.scot/news/stinging-report-reveals-sexual-harrasment-by-ciof-board-member

Regulator warns shooting charity

NEWS 11 February 2020 by Rab Armour

Management

Governance fell short in a number of areas

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-warns-shooting-charity

Scottish voluntary organisations' financial reserves

Download PDF Introduction The academic literature highlights the role that good financial management plays in helping organisations deliver their objectives, while ensuring their stability and survival. This is often hampered by a lack of financial management skills, risk...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/scottish-voluntary-organisations-financial-reserves

2025 Scottish Voluntary Sector Workforce Survey

Key findings from the 2025 workforce survey including recruitment, retention, wellbeing, diversity and pay.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/2025-scottish-voluntary-sector-workforce-survey

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

Data mistakes are costly - what Scottish charities can learn from Birthlink’s £18,000 fine

OPINION 7 August 2025 by Mellisa Hall

Families & Young People

Management

Funding & Finance

Melissa Hall on data governance lessons from the case

https://tfn.scot/opinion/data-mistakes-are-costly-what-scottish-charities-can-learn-from-birthlinks-18000-fine

“Dysfunctional” Citizens Advice Scotland votes for change

NEWS 30 January 2017 by Rab Armour

Management

Organisation votes through changes to address endemic governance problems

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

Exhibitor information

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) will be your home for the duration of the Gathering 2026 on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th February. We know that exhibiting at an event can be quite stressful, so we’d like to make your time with us as comfortable and relaxed...

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/exhibitor-information

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The Gathering 2023 round-up

Report reveals sexual harassment at Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Regulator warns shooting charity

Scottish voluntary organisations' financial reserves

2025 Scottish Voluntary Sector Workforce Survey

Safeguarding the future of international development

Data mistakes are costly - what Scottish charities can learn from Birthlink’s £18,000 fine

“Dysfunctional” Citizens Advice Scotland votes for change

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