Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,Cancer Support Scotland We talked to Stephanie Quigley, service manager with Cancer Support Scotland,“Cancer Support Scotland is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of people affected by cancer,takes additional funding and financial support.,being responsive, supportive and committed to people affected by cancer in Scotland.

Laws and regulations are fundamental to good governance.,It is there to support continuous improvement and strengthen the effectiveness of governance across the,The code is supported by the SCVO Good Governance Checkup, which is an online tool to guide you through,The Good Governance Checkup asks a series of questions about your organisation and gives you a personalised,Equality and diversity Understanding and keeping to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion supports

Promoting and supporting good governance in the voluntary sector is a core part of SCVO's work.,Good Governance Checkup Good Governance is key to having an effective board and making sure your organisation,Our checkup helps you assess where you’re doing well, and gives you a bespoke action plan for areas where,Take the checkup now Resources & templates We know how important it is to make sure your organisation,We are developing a new Governance Community of Practice for SCVO members and supporters - an inclusive

The Growing Climate Confidence checkup helps you to assess where your organisation currently is, and,One to one support is also available with a Climate Development Officer The Growing Climate Confidence,work with, the Everyone’s Environment project may provide useful food for thought The Scottish Government,You can find details of your local hub on the Scottish Government website SCVO partner Utility Aid can,support organisations net zero, carbon reporting, and reducing energy use.

Trustees should: Ensure safeguarding is a key governance priority with adequate resourcing and attention,Some charities appoint one trustee to take a strategic lead, offering support and guidance to the board,They give strategic oversight, supporting assurance, and work more closely with relevant team members,checks where needed Set clear standards for your team and offer appropriate induction, training, support,They should: Advise and support the rest of the team in building a positive safeguarding culture.

Looking at data from SCVO’s Good Governance Checkup, we see that lots of trustees aren’t sure whether,You are already managing risk Every governance body has to think about potential risks their organisation

impactful measures, like improving energy efficiency in operations or embedding sustainability into governance,Practical tools, such as the Climate Checkup, help organisations assess their environmental impact and,module in the Digital4Sustainability course provided valuable insights into how digital innovation can support

What is your view on the effectiveness of the Scottish Government cyber resilience policies and its most,SCVO has been actively involved in the recent review of Scottish Government’s cyber resilience strategy,These documents are useful in providing direction and focusing alignment across government policies and,SCVO also provide a free digital checkup service, allowing third sector organisations to assess their,It is worth highlighting that the report does not appear to cover the work that the Scottish Government

up, governance and day-to-day running.,that led her to join SCVO last year, where her role is to coordinate implementation of Scottish Government’s,John leads on SCVO’s digital checkup service and in-depth guides on topics such as AI.,strategy, change management, technology, and service design with over 60 charities, as well as government,Scotland, Scotland’s Housing Network, The National Lottery Community Fund, Oxfam, Macmillan, Scottish Government

Growing Climate Confidence Growing Climate Confidence is a support programme helping charities, social,and long term improvements, with follow up support available to turn learning into action.,Support is available to guide you through this. ,The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) provides funding and support,Officer Help to identify suitable renewable energy options for your community Expert advice on governance