One of the challenges of running a village or community hall is looking after the building itself. You might be looking after an old building that needs repairs, a new building that has issues or even a heritage building that means there are restrictions on what you can do. This...

We help our family, friends and colleagues and those we care about and support make the most of the online,Think of a time when you've supported someone to do something online or when you've shown someone how,It can also feel like a big responsibility and this guide is here to help support you.,You may have most of the digital skills to offer support to others, but if you’re not sure, it’s important,It can be someone helping a parent use video calling on their phone, a support worker helping someone

organisational closures are becoming more common. https://youtu.be/00_zQvQdmGI Prompts for planning Sources of support,For support with financial management, visit the SCVO web pages on Finance and Business Management If,they are impacting on organisations across the sector Third sector organisations can seek emergency support,Enterprise, Scottish Community Alliance, Development Trust Association Scotland and CEIS using the crisis support

Undertaking safeguarding activities reduces the risk of harm and abuse for your team and all the children and adults you work with. However, there can still be worries that someone in contact with the organisation is struggling or experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation...

and media links I can log in remotely to my email and other work-related communication tools I can post,and security is still one of the prevailing reasons people are offline, and so the importance of supporting,What support does this individual need to achieve the greatest benefits to them of being online, whilst,guidance, such as in relation to a specific online risk; Offering additional technical safeguard support,, e.g. help setting up certain parental controls; Devoting additional time or resources to supporting

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Safeguarding is something you should consider in all areas of your work, when you're assessing risk and responding to any issues. In this section, we look at some specific areas where you should think about safeguarding, along with pointers of what to think about.

The digital and online world offers lots of possibilities for your village hall, so it’s worth investing some time thinking about. If this feels like a gap in your knowledge or experience, you could look at getting a trustee involved who has digital skills and confidence. Here...

Introduction This report presents the key findings from the eleventh wave of the Scottish third sector tracker, data for which was collected in September-October 2025. The Tracker collects panel data from Scottish third sector organisations to give current insights into the...

Introduction This paper presents the key findings from the ten wave of the Scottish third sector tracker, data for which was collected in February-March 2025. The Tracker collects panel data from Scottish third sector organisations to give current insights into the health of the...