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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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SCVO Response: Scottish Government consultation on Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations – Dissolution Regulations Amendments

About our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government consultation on,contributing member of the SCIO Dissolution Working Group 2019 and we therefore welcome the Scottish Government’s,Despite our support for the Scottish Government’s commitment to progressing the recommendations of the,With this in mind, we would like to use this opportunity to again call for the Scottish Government to,SCIO’s dissolution application.However, we ask the Scottish Government to consider further extending

https://scvo.scot/p/101121/2025/09/23/scottish-charitable-incorporated-organisations-dissolution-regulations-amendments

SCVO Response: Scottish Government consultation on Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs)

The Scottish Government has sought the views and experiences of stakeholders on the use of Strategic,The Scottish Government is seeking a way forward to ensure that Scotland's legal system cannot be used,Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) welcomes the opportunity to engage with the Scottish Government’s,Conclusion SCVO is strongly supportive of anti-SLAPP legislation being introduced by the Scottish Government,We urge the Scottish Government to act decisively to protect freedom of expression, advocacy, and the

https://scvo.scot/p/98893/2025/06/10/scvo-response-scottish-government-consultation-on-strategic-lawsuits-against-public-participation-slapps

Charity Governance Awards reward well run organisations

Prizes of £5,000 are available to those that display outstanding governance

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-governance-awards-rewards-well-run-organisations

Putting feminism at the heart of governance

Shirley Otto explores what all charities can learn from a recent investigation of governance within feminist

https://tfn.scot/opinion/putting-feminism-at-the-heart-of-governance

The importance of good governance for charities

Julie Hamilton analyses the effect a recent case could have on negligence claims against charities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-importance-of-good-governance-for-charities

Opinions sought on new charity governance code

in running third sector organisations are being asked to give their thoughts on a new Scottish governance

https://tfn.scot/news/opinions-sought-on-new-charity-governance-code

SCVO responds to UK Government Autumn Budget 2024

“If the UK government is serious about its intention to work in partnership with the voluntary sector,It is vital that Scottish Government, local authorities and independent funders to do the same on the,TSI Scotland Network letter to Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government

https://scvo.scot/p/94630/2024/10/31/scvo-respond-to-uk-government-autumn-budget-2024

Boards, Governance and Leadership of the Third Sector - Scotland Study

This report focuses on the effectiveness of boards operating within third sector organisations in Scotland. Organisations were invited to take part in a survey in September 2008 that specifically asked opinions on the performance of the Chair, the board and the Chief Officer. A...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/boards-governance-and-leadership-of-the-third-sector-scotland-study

The role of compacts in local governance

Based on 12 detailed case studies in England, Scotland and Wales, the report describes the development of compacts, highlights some of the major barriers to effective partnership working, and offers key lessons from their development to date and guidance for those wishing to...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/contract-or-trust-the-role-of-compacts-in-local-governance

SCVO response to Deputy First Minister's comments on Scottish Government's funding shortfall

the public sector in Scotland will have to “absorb” a £200 million shortfall because of the UK government’s,“The UK and Scottish Governments must work together as a matter of urgency to resolve this issue.”

https://scvo.scot/p/96826/2025/01/30/scvo-response-to-deputy-first-ministers-comments-on-scottish-governments-funding-shortfall

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