Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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

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

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

Scottish Post Polio Network

Membership number 5673
Charity registered in Scotland SC029599

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5673/scottish-post-polio-network

Your hall online

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...

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/digital/your-hall-online

SCVO's Response to Scottish Government's Rural Delivery Plan Consultation

Rachel Le Noan

17 March 2025

Posted in

Proposed Strategic Objective: "To support and promote an inclusive, innovative, productive, and sustainable,Employability programmes are also key in equipping people with the right skills and should be supported,The voluntary sector is supportive of Fair Work.,usually as a direct result of short-term funding arrangements and late confirmation of funding for posts,The voluntary sector plays a pivotal role in supporting this work, particularly in rural settings.

https://scvo.scot/p/97735/2025/03/17/scvos-response-to-scottish-governments-rural-delivery-plan-consultation

Society

inequalities to a rise in societal unrest. https://youtu.be/m5xpv8i9YIs Prompts for planning Sources of support,engagement and culture and inclusive recruitment Flexibility Works provides a range of free resources to support,flexible working For support around volunteering, contact Volunteer Scotland or your local volunteer,centre Goodmoves can support with recruitment of trustees and paid staff William Grant Foundation have,collated sources of support and information on wellbeing in the voluntary sector workforce Join us at

https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/society

Politics

exclusively in relation to funding. https://youtu.be/haWM7rv92eo Prompts for planning Sources of support

https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/politics

The Environment

policies and legislation as discussed below https://youtu.be/OcKnKglRJjc Prompts for planning Sources of support,One to one support is also available with a Climate Development Officer The Growing Climate Confidence,can find details of your local hub on the Scottish Government website SCVO partner Utility Aid can support

https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/environment