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What can we help you with?

Setting up a charity

Are you thinking about setting up a new voluntary organisation, community group or charity? Is your aim to bring about change or provide a service for the benefit of your community?

You’ll find material here to help you think through some of the key issues relating to starting a voluntary sector organisation in Scotland and deciding on what needs to happen next.

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Running your organisation

Here you can find detailed information on a range of topics to help you run your organisation.

You can find information on finance and governance, as well as managing staff and volunteers and finding affordable office space.

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Digital

SCVO’s digital team helps voluntary sector organisations across Scotland develop their digital potential to better support their communities.

The team provides everything from useful resources and online tools to interactive events and immersive training programmes. The focus is on increasing the capacity of voluntary organisations by supporting their use of digital tools and techniques, and improving essential digital skills to increase social inclusion.

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Coronavirus Third Sector Information Hub

Find guidance and funding to help your organisation respond to the crisis

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Events & training   See all

List 10 upcoming network events
List 1 upcoming seminar
List 18 upcoming training courses

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Frequently asked questions

From associations to trusts, social enterprises, companies limited by guarantee and SCIOs – it’s no wonder that setting up a voluntary sector organisation can feel confusing.

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SCVO Trustee Network

With over 250,000 trustees across the country who help manage, shape and guide voluntary sector organisations, we think it’s important to provide practical help and information which caters specifically to board members.

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Milo training

The data management and reporting platform used by Scotland’s Third Sector Interfaces.

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SCOPE e-learning platform

Skills recognition, capacity building, and professional education for the voluntary sector

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Information Service

The SCVO Information Service offers help for anyone setting up or running a voluntary sector organisation.

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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Find out more

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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