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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Building fabric

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...

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/building-fabric

The role of the Digital Champion

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

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/approach/digital-champions/the-role-of-the-digital-champion

The Environment

forthcoming national policies and legislation as discussed below Prompts for planning Sources of support,One to one support is also available with a Climate Development Officer.,can find details of your local hub on the Scottish Government website SCVO partner Utility Aid can support

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/shifting-sands/environment

Managing safeguarding concerns

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...

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/safeguarding/concerns

Partnership

discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/partnership

Essential digital skills

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

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/approach/digital-champions/essential-digital-skills

Sector's role in the economy

We bring innovative solutions, uphold human rights, support the most vulnerable, engage in prevention,discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/economy

Safeguarding in digital, fundraising and overseas

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.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/safeguarding/safeguarding-in-digital-fundraising-and-overseas

Small steps to cyber security: don’t take the bait

used when talking about emails, but these can also take the form of a text message or social media post,Contact SCVO’s Cyber Resilience Co-ordinator, Alison Brogan, if you’d like support with creating a positive,From board level to supporting your team in their everyday work, there is lots of free support available

https://scvo.scot/p/98699/2025/05/19/small-steps-to-cyber-security-dont-take-the-bait

Growing the economy

sector continues to contribute in a multitude of other ways, including providing public services, supporting,And it is a sector that needs support to continue being that key player.

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding/growing-the-economy