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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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What SCVO has done

Funding Hub which offered a single entry point to a range of emergency funds and information about others,We: created the Coronavirus Hub updated with information and resources on areas including funding, running,your organisation, governance, fundraising, volunteering and much more. upscaled our activity on digital,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.,Your business may have sponsored specific projects for the charities you support, but freeing up your,, many charities need the funding now.,If your organisation is a funder, take a look at SCVO’s guide to best practise for funders during Coronavirus,Payroll Giving Support Payroll Giving and encourage your employees to donate through their salaries.

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

What we've learned so far

During the coronavirus lockdown, they have fed tens of thousands, and provided emotional, financial and, practical support to keep people safe in the community.,However, the voluntary sector has been hit hard by coronavirus.,Find out all the latest information you need to know about running your organisation through the coronavirus, pandemic, including the latest funding available to the sector, in our Coronavirus Third Sector Information

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/what-weve-learned-so-far

Staff

It’s important to get it right from the start as your staff can be your most valuable asset.,The SCVO HR and employment support service is available to voluntary sector organisations in Scotland,Funded by National Lottery Community Fund to help manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it provides,for your employees.,The SCVO Payroll Service has been supporting the voluntary sector in Scotland for 25 years and can process

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/staff-volunteers/staff

Reserves

Charities and voluntary organisations have a duty to use their organisation’s funds within a reasonable,organisation should consider now how you may need to use your reserves to protect your work from the,asking the public for funds that are not immediately neededHelp you plan ahead so your organisation,for holding funds in reserve.,your organisation (eg an increase in costs or a reduction in funds).

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

Coronavirus and Scotland Follow up, Scottish Affairs Select Committee - response from SCVO

How well has your industry or sector recovered to pre-pandemic levels?,How adequate was UK Government and Scottish Government support for your industry or sector to get back,UK government support Voluntary organisations in Scotland made use of the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme,, and the Supporting Communities Fund.,How much did UK Government and Scottish Government financial support assist in the recovery of your industry

https://scvo.scot/p/60273/2023/06/26/coronavirus-and-scotland-follow-up-scottish-affairs-select-committee-response-from-scvo

Guide to organisational change

Finally, make sure you have explored all available funds and grants, like furlough, you may be able to,You need to include any voluntary redundancies and redeployed staff in this number.Due to Coronavirus,Supporting your employees through redundancy The redundancy process is a very stressful experience for,Job Finding Support Scheme The UK Government has introduced a scheme to offer support across England,,How will the support be delivered?

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/guide-to-organisational-change

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

Youngsters empowered to help coronavirus fight

A fund has been launched to support young people to develop creative digital submissions highlighting

https://tfn.scot/news/youngsters-empowered-to-help-coronavirus-fight

Emergency funding for communities launched

More than 30 projects in Scotland have already benefited from the coronavirus resilience funding

https://tfn.scot/news/emergency-funding-for-communities-launched