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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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Best practice for funders

Collaboration Take a look at our briefing paper on funding, the voluntary sector and coronavirus for,of funds to support resilience, and planning for response and recovery.,funding decisions.,Sharing this information will allow SCVO to produce research on coronavirus and its impact on the voluntary,organisation;The location of beneficiaries;Details of the grant programme funding is from; Funders can

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/best-practice-for-funders

Coronavirus Third Sector Information Hub

We are still providing guidance and support to help organisations respond to the pandemic, but this is,now part of our main website: HR and employment Digital support Finding funding Events Celebrating the,Coronavirus Information Hub The info hub was launched in March 2020, as a ‘single source of truth’ for,Other key topics were coronavirus restrictions (10% of traffic), employee support (10% of traffic) and,Emergency funding was awarded by a unique collaboration between 8 funders, 250 grant assessors, 32 infrastructure

https://scvo.scot/support/coronavirus

What SCVO has done

Funding Hub which offered a single entry point to a range of emergency funds and information about others,We worked with independent funders and third sector interfaces to try to ensure that funding being made,We: created the Coronavirus Hub updated with information and resources on areas including funding, running,We: harnessed our Funding Scotland portal and networks to share news of funding opportunities claimed,Service to help voluntary organisations manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and support best

https://scvo.scot/support/coronavirus/what-scvo-is-doing

Top tips for businesses to support #NeverMoreNeeded

At a time when charities are Never More Needed, they are facing a significant funding gap.,Traditional funding streams such as events have been cancelled and lockdown has seen charity shops close,particular time of year, consider making your donations as soon as possible, many charities need the funding,If your organisation is a funder, take a look at SCVO’s guide to best practise for funders during Coronavirus,Corporate volunteers can donate their time to help manage, shape and guide charities through the coronavirus

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/top-tips-for-businesses-to-support-nevermoreneeded

SCVO Annual Review 2020-21

We worked with Scottish Government and independent grant-makers to create a Coronavirus Funding Hub offering,We worked with independent funders and third sector interfaces to make funding accessible and coordinated,v=UlooStgKZG0 Information, resources and support We created an online Coronavirus Third Sector Information,funding to the voluntary sector through our new Coronavirus Funding Hubpartnered in the development,the coronavirus pandemic and to support HR best practice across the voluntary sector.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/annual-review/html

Reserves

Charities and voluntary organisations have a duty to use their organisation’s funds within a reasonable,When outlined well, your reserves policy can: Show donors, funders and beneficiaries how the trustees,organisation’s money Avoid any perception that your organisation is hoarding money and asking the public for funds,develop a reserves policy and make clear, in the annual report, a justifiable strategy for holding funds,Policy to consider any risks that apply to your organisation (eg an increase in costs or a reduction in funds

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/business-planning/reserves

Corra Foundation offers reassurances

The funder has pledged to work with organisations to ensure Scotland is supported through the coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/corra-foundation-offers-reassurances

730 days later...

As it winds up, Beth Mukushi reflects on the challenges and the successes of SCVO's Third Sector Coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/opinion/730-days-later

Half of charities fear running out of cash within months

A new study has shown the extent to which charities face a fight for their future, with demand surging but income falling rapidly

https://tfn.scot/news/half-of-charities-fear-running-out-of-cash-within-months

Response, Recovery and Resilience Fund: A rapid evaluation of the first £1,000,000 distributed by Foundation Scotland (May 2020)

The overall aim of the Fund was to help those most affected by the recent coronavirus outbreak.,has been to the recipients and their commitment to continuing to support those people who are most vulnerable,The review has set out a list of recommendations for Foundation Scotland (and other funders) to consider,– this includes adapting working practices and the provision of continued financial and emergency support,of increased poverty and inequality • Recognise mental health as a primary issue in communities • Support

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/response-recovery-and-resilience-fund-a-rapid-evaluation-of-the-first-1000000-distributed-by-foundation-scotland-may-2020