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

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

Charities receive targeted Scottish Government support for island infrastructure

NEWS 5 December 2025 by Niall Christie

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

Care charities and village halls share in more than £800,000.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-receive-targeted-scottish-government-support-for-island-infrastructure

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

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

SCVO's strategy for 2023-28

Voluntary organisations from village halls to campaigners are vehicles for people and communities to

https://scvo.scot/about/work/strategy

Spott Community Association (2019)

Membership number 5729
Charity registered in Scotland SC049814

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

Skipness Village Community Hall

Membership number 8204
Charity registered in Scotland SC053406

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/8204/skipness-village-community-hall

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

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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