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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

Funding guide Our funding guide takes you through the key steps to consider when thinking about funding,for your organisation.,The guide includes information on how to find funding, tips on what to include in your application, how,Guide to finding funding More support Our Information Service can answer your questions on all elements,More information Funding policy and influencing Running Costs Crisis #EssentialSector Manage your grant

https://scvo.scot/funding

Staff

The SCVO HR and employment support service is available to voluntary sector organisations in Scotland,Funded by National Lottery Community Fund to help manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it provides,GET READY Before you even think of employing staff, make sure that your organisation is ready. 2.,HEALTH AND SAFETY Your organisation has legal responsibilities to provide safe and healthy conditions,salaries for your organisation.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/staff-volunteers/staff

Deciding to close an organisation

You might be choosing to close down because of: a loss in sources of funding or a loss of support difficult,assets (money) to cover the costs of running your organisation or delivering your services.,This could include not having enough money to: pay staff salaries and expenses run buildings or digital,who still need your support.,The Good Merger Guide from Eastside People is a step by step guide to mergers for charities. change your

https://scvo.scot/support/closing-down/deciding-to-close-an-organisation

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.,the best chance of success, and ideas of lots of kinds of fundraising: Guide to finding funding Funding

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

DigiNext event content and speaker videos

We celebrated wins, looked at where organisations can go next with digital, and explored the steps we,A good website can make it much easier for people to discover your organisation and engage with your,This workshop covered the key roles and steps you need to think about to make sure your new website project,runs smoothly.,He has supported a range of organisations, including several charitable organisations, to establish cyber

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/diginext-event-information

Impact Report 2023/24

quickly and take steps to address them.,had the help they needed to run their organisations effectively.,including our: New guide to closing down a charity Updated guide to finding funding New charity law,IT support Our responsive and supportive IT Service team stepped up and helped over 40 voluntary organisations,its annual Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact

Good Governance: Future proofing for trustees conference

This session explored what the changes might mean for your organisation and gave you an opportunity to,to you and your organisation.,As part of her work with THRE, Alice has produced a guide on applying human rights and equalities to,, including support with climate action, digital, governance and funding.,She is an Associate with Community Enterprise, supporting organisations across Scotland.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/future-proofing-for-trustees

10 steps for charities and the independence referendum

Carnegie UK Trust have created a step-by-step guide to ensuring your board understands what it needs

https://tfn.scot/features/10-steps-for-charities-and-the-independence-referendum

The charity (de)banking landscape

If charities are unable to access their funds while their account is frozen, they risk becoming financially,Industry steps for banks were also identified.,Banking Guide.,setting up a charity bank account; recognise that it is in all our interests to safeguard donated funds,, putting these organisations, the communities they support, and the sector’s reputation, at risk.

https://scvo.scot/p/89511/2024/04/23/the-charity-debanking-landscape