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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.
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There has been a great strategic focus on digital inclusion in Scotland this year, with new strategies from both the Scottish and UK governments and the excellent report from the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The need for a new approach and a new focus on tackling digital exclusion... Read more
Lynne, SCVO's new Digital Participation Development Officer, says the hard data is just the start when measuring progress on digital participation Read more
Digital is changing our world. Here are three big themes for third sector leaders to think about Read more
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an important part of life in the world of voluntary organisations. But what about when it’s just too difficult to get everyone together in one place? Read more
In which we take the challenge of digital participation to the UK's digital leaders Read more
It might have been the first digital participation “unconference” in Scotland but it certainly won’t be the last Read more
The internet brings great opportunity, but the way we use it risks excluding and exploiting those who need it most Read more
Tilly offers some useful pointers on thorny health and safety questions, reassuring us that it doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming or create reams of paperwork. Read more
Notes from the latest meeting of the Ministerial Advisory Group on Digital Participation Read more
Go4IT is making sure the people with the most to gain from the online world aren’t getting left behind Read more
The next few months should give charity and third sector trustees much to think about in terms of governance. After all, the referendum will bring change no matter what the outcome. Read more
Just over two weeks to go, and we've added the Speaker's Commission on Digital Democracy to the lineup Read more
Helping people use the web is a complement, not a substitute, for other efforts on social inclusion Read more
Gosia from Third Age Computer Fun explains how it's never too late to go digital Read more
... quite simply, so you don’t miss out on the most diverse discussions about digital participation in Scotland this year #DigiScotFest14 Read more
Creating a great relationship with your board is all about good governance. Read more
Here's a quick primer on an important part of Scotland's third sector digital infrastructure Read more
And how participation and digital skills are central to jobs, growth and inclusion Read more
...and all the right noises, but actions speak louder than words Read more
Do you know what your constitution says? If the answer is no, it's time to dust it off and make it work for you. Read more
We're planning a festival of ideas for getting everyone in Scotland online. Read more
Reflections on the UK Government's new Digital Inclusion Strategy Read more
Can you help us bid for Scotland to Get Connected? Read more
Trustee recruitment is about knowing what skills you’re looking for and making your new trustees feel welcome. Read more
Highlights from the Scottish Parliament's Cross-Party Group on Digital Participation Read more
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: summarise this post in 140 characters or fewer Read more
It's Digital Unite’s Spring Online week. A whole week dedicated to encouraging and supporting people to use the internet. Read more
Could you deliver digital skills training in the community? We want to hear from you! Read more
It's easier than ever to get a great website up and running. Here are two excellent free tools to get you started. Read more
Here's one possibility: a world where user needs come first, and where no one is left behind Read more
Doesn't time fly? Catch up with the digital participation team - we've got new faces and plans afoot. Read more
1.3 million people in Scotland don't have basic online skills. It's time to tackle this head on. Read more
There’s just over a week to go to The Gathering, the annual two-day get-together for everyone working in or with Scotland’s third sector. Read more
My aim (not resolution) through this blog is to try to shine a light on the plans and progress of SCVO's digital participation team. Read more