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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

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,Corporate volunteering While financial support from corporate organisations is always welcome; the professional,organisation well in the future.

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

What we've learned so far

 practical support to keep people safe in the community.,However, the voluntary sector has been hit hard by coronavirus.,Here are some examples of the challenges the pandemic has created for organisations: In Scotland organisations,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

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,GET READY Before you even think of employing staff, make sure that your organisation is ready. 2.,HEALTH AND SAFETY Your organisation has legal responsibilities to provide safe and healthy conditions,salaries for your organisation.

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,are managing the organisation’s moneyAvoid any perception that your organisation is hoarding money and,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

Guide to organisational change

If your organisation is associated with a Trade Union, they must be made aware of your plans as well.You,Retrain your staff to do other jobs in the organisation would avoid redundancies if this is needed.,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,Participants will also be signposted to other suitable local or national support or organisation which

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

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

Scottish charities receive surprise Royal call

Prince William surprised three Scottish charities who have been supporting communities through coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-charities-receive-surprise-royal-call

Charities to share in £1.4m Kiltwalk windfall

The cash will be distributed between 530 charities over the next two days.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-to-share-in-1.4m-kiltwalk-windfall