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Legislation & regulation

Find out about the legal procedures and licences you need to be aware of when running a voluntary organisation.

Data protection & GDPR

If you hold and process information about your clients, employees or suppliers, you are legally obliged to protect that information.
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Lobbying

Find out more about the Lobbying (Scotland) Act and what it means for your organisation.
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Fire safety

The Fire Safety Act places responsibility for assessing risk to those with control of any premises.
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Music & film licensing

If you or people using your facilities use music for the benefit of customers, visitors or staff, you need permission from the relevant copyright owners.
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Premises licensing

If you want to serve alcohol, food, or provide entertainment you will need to contact your local authority to apply for a premises licence.
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Food hygiene & catering

How to provide food in a village hall or other community setting.
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Health & safety

It is the responsibility of the voluntary management committee to ensure the health and safety of employees, volunteers and visitors.
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PVG scheme

The PVG Scheme is a registration system for anyone who carries out work (paid or unpaid) with vulnerable groups in Scotland.
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Freedom of information

Freedom of Information is a valuable resource for the voluntary sector.
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