Find out about the legal procedures and licences you need to be aware of when running a voluntary organisation.
If you hold and process information about your clients, employees or suppliers, you are legally obliged to protect that information.
Find out more about the Lobbying (Scotland) Act and what it means for your organisation.
The Fire Safety Act places responsibility for assessing risk to those with control of any premises.
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.
If you want to serve alcohol, food, or provide entertainment you will need to contact your local authority to apply for a premises licence.
How to provide food in a village hall or other community setting.
It is the responsibility of the voluntary management committee to ensure the health and safety of employees, volunteers and visitors.
The PVG Scheme is a registration system for anyone who carries out work (paid or unpaid) with vulnerable groups in Scotland.
Freedom of Information is a valuable resource for the voluntary sector.
