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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Useful contacts

Coronavirus support for Businesses in Scotland - Find Business Support Provides a list of business support,and advice options, including payments and guidance for safe operating Health and Safety Executive (,Job Finding Support - Understanding Universal Credit Government programme offering support to people,mental health information hub | SAMH Support and information on mental health during coronavirus, including,from Scottish Government on restrictions, safety and public health guidance

https://scvo.scot/support/coronavirus/useful-contacts

#NeverMoreNeeded Resources

Ten top tips for lobbying For guidance on engaging with local or national politicians to help them understand,experience at the forefront of your fundraising despite the impact of coronavirus.,How businesses can support charities Scottish society needs a thriving voluntary sector to support people,Here are some ideas about how to support charity or community partners through coronavirus and beyond,coronavirus and can continue to provide essential services for people when they need it.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/resources

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,TSIs), national intermediary organisations and others came together to highlight problems, interpret guidance,Other key topics were coronavirus restrictions (10% of traffic), employee support (10% of traffic) and

https://scvo.scot/support/coronavirus

What SCVO has done

The coronavirus pandemic brought into sharp focus the critical contribution of our members and the wider,voluntary sector in supporting Scottish people and communities. ,Information, resources and support We also provided practical information, resources and support.,young people, staff and employers Support services And we responded quickly to flex and adapt our support,Service to help voluntary organisations manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and support best

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

Returning to the workplace

This section has information and guidance about this process, including things to think about in relation,The Health & Safety Executive provides further information on protecting workers through Coronavirus,,This should always be a priority, but especially during the Coronavirus recovery.,Supporting Occupational Medicine have multiple resources available, including a person-based risk assessment,The CIPD have also developed a Coronavirus Risk Assessment template for workplace safety.

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/returning-to-the-workplace

Voluntary sector organisations

You can get involved by sharing your/your organisation's experience of dealing with the impact of coronavirus,Ten top tips for lobbying For guidance on engaging with local or national politicians to help them understand,Institute of Fundraising has created online resources to offer practical suggestions on how to keep the supporter,experience at the forefront of your fundraising despite the impact of coronavirus.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/stories/voluntary-sector-organisations

Top tips for businesses to support #NeverMoreNeeded

Scottish society needs a thriving voluntary sector to support people when they need it most and so do,Here are some ideas about how to support charity or community partners through Covid 19 and beyond.,Your business may have sponsored specific projects for the charities you support, but freeing up your,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

Video calls

messengerGoogle hangoutHouseparty Things to consider How to set up video call services, safely and securely This guidance,you deliver support by video.,Charities using this tool Homestart shifted their usual face to face support to phone and video call,during the coronavirus lockdown.,Starcatchers are delivering fortnightly online gatherings for artists to share ideas and support.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/research-and-resources/tools-functionality/video-calls

Safety and security

party tools will do with your data and your users data Get informed written consent from your users Support,For example at the start of the coronavirus crisis there was a big focus on Zoom which led to helpful,for face-to-face support.,The youthwork and learning disability sectors have produced a wealth of guidance that can help you work,Supporting your staff and volunteers The biggest asset you have is the people that are delivering your

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/digital-services/safety-security

Hybrid working

the need for unnecessary online meetings.Introducing regular social opportunities where possible to support,This is likely to support recruiting the best people for the role.Ensuring the induction process is suitable,ChecklistDownload CIPD's Case for Flexible WorkingDownload Examples of Flexible WorkingDownload Flexible Working Guidance

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/future-of-work