Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Health & safety

Since the Covid pandemic, we have all become more aware of how important it is to protect our communities, particularly those who are vulnerable or most at risk. We also know how important it is for people to access services safely and confidently. There can be a lot to think...

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

Trustees' Week 2023 - there's so much going on!

Tracey Bird

24 October 2023

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Trustees

Connell will cover Practical governance problems and how to solve them For any trustees that run village,and community halls, you won’t want to miss the launch of a great new practical resource from the Development

https://scvo.scot/p/84489/2023/10/24/trustees-week-2023-theres-so-much-going-on

Utility Aid proud to be supporting SCVO’s village and community hall conference

OPINION 26 April 2024 SCVO partner

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

content: Emily Berry, partnership manager at Utility Aid, talks about the support it is providing to village,and community halls across the country

https://tfn.scot/opinion/utility-aid-are-proud-to-be-supporting-scvos-village-and-community-hall-conference

Rural Community Buildings in England 2009

The findings only cover England but provide a useful context for Scottish village hall research, Summary,halls reported being the only multi-purpose meeting place in the community. 2.,Volunteers contributed 18.5 hours per week on average to running the hall. 3. 75% of halls cost less,Hall use has trebled since 1988 but 10% of halls require urgent repairs to keep them in use. 6. 46% of,halls usually earn sufficient income to make a surplus, 27% of halls receive some financial support

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/rural-community-buildings-in-england-2009

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) - CLD Grants to Voluntary Organisations

Currently open

of grants to community groups.Grants are available to assist groups with running costs of Community Halls,Exchanges and Sports Competitions- Senior Citizens and Residential Mainland Trips- Performance to Village,Halls/Community Centres

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003ibeoEAA/comhairle-nan-eilean-siar-western-isles-council-cld-grants-to-voluntary-organisations

Vote to protect creative community expression

OPINION 8 May 2017 by Alex Turnbull

Culture & Leisure

Jemma Neville explains why the results of the UK general election could have a major impact on voluntary and community arts in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/vote-to-protect-creative-community-expression

Spott Community Association (2019)

Membership number 5729
Charity registered in Scotland SC049814

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5729/spott-community-association-2019

Briefing to UK Parliament: Spring Statement

Sheghley Ogilvie

24 March 2025

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Policy reports

From grassroots volunteer-run community groups like village halls and playgroups to major providers of

https://scvo.scot/p/97964/2025/03/24/briefing-to-uk-parliament-spring-statement

Specially-equipped van tours Fife to boost community engagement

NEWS 20 January 2025 by Robert Armour

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

Enables groups to get sound advice

https://tfn.scot/news/specially-equipped-van-tours-fife-to-get-boost-community-engagement

Guide to low-cost digital

What does good digital look like on a tight budget? Keeping up with digital and technology can feel like a bit of a money pit. It can be hard to know whether your resources and investments are going to be impactful, or just white elephants. But by making canny investments, and...

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/guide-to-low-cost-digital

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