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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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Funding

organisation.,Guide to finding funding More support Our Information Service can answer your questions on all elements,of setting up and running a charity, including advice around funding and running costs.,More information Funding policy and influencing Running Costs Crisis #EssentialSector Manage your grant,monitoring and get in touch with our funding team for any support needs.

https://scvo.scot/funding

Scottish Charity Awards

finalists and People's Choice vote Book a place Applying for an award and award categories Key dates for your,All our energies go into supporting and showcasing the work of the voluntary sector and we’re passionate,We are dedicated to championing voluntary organisations and supporting your work.,the external environment that organisations are working in and the nuts and bolts of running an effective,voluntary organisation in 2025. https://youtu.be/rTGUQeHhUe4

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards

Membership

Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,Colin Leslie, communications and marketing manager at Leuchie House who told us all about their organisation,who told us all about their organisation.,We joined SCVO to be part of a nationally recognised organisation, whose mission is to support, promote,We'd love to share your story.

https://scvo.scot/membership

Information for new trustees

Know your organisation’s purpose It’s vital as a trustee that you know about what your organisation was,You can find this out by reading your organisation’s governing document.,Get a good induction and meet your fellow trustees You should be able to understand what your organisation,your organisation is and about any potential personal liabilities.,you must always put the interests of your organisation first.

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee/information-for-new-charity-trustees

Guidance & templates

We know how important it is to make sure your organisation is running well.,also know it's a lot to think about - especially if you've got limited resources, are a small organisation,Our templates and guides are there to give you a starting point - you'll need to adapt them to suit your,own organisation and, if necessary, get some advice to make sure they meet all your legal and regulatory

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/guidance-and-templates

Using the code

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,Your board can use the online tool to identify areas where you’re doing well, check where you can improve,, and monitor your progress over time.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/code/using-the-code

You're a charity! What next?

think about your next steps and secure your organisation's future.,At SCVO, we’re here to support you, promote the contribution your organisation makes and work towards,Our information on running your organisation Now that you’re up and running as a charity, we can offer,lots of support on how you can run your organisation.,board, your trustees, have a vital role in setting the direction of your organisation and making sure

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/next-steps

Support & learning

and model constitutions Running your organisation How to solve problems and run effective and sustainable,voluntary organisations.,develop digital skills HR information & resources Information, tools and templates to help you manage your,a voluntary sector organisation Find out more Upcoming events Infrastructure support As part of the,and professional education for the voluntary sector Find out more Latest posts The latest posts in support

https://scvo.scot/support

Business planning

Here are some of the ways that you can plan for your organisation.,approach to reviewing and monitoring your progress.,Reserves Charities and voluntary organisations have a duty to use their organisation’s funds within a,Managing risks Inevitably when running an organisation, things will go wrong.,Business continuity planning A business continuity plan (BCP) prepares and protects your organisation

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/operational-management/business-planning

Good Governance

Trustees have a significant part to play in your organisation.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance