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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.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Legislation & regulation

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

  Data protection

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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  Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme

The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (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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