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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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Structure and governing documents

to setting up.,were originally set up as Trusts.,This type of structure may mean that the property is held in trust by property trustees, which then allows,An unincorporated organisation means a group of people who have decided to work together for a common,interest, without a formal structure.

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/governance/structure

Information for new trustees

your organisation’s purpose It’s vital as a trustee that you know about what your organisation was set,up to do, how it’s trying to achieve its aims and who it’s trying to help.,This might be called its constitution, a Memorandum and Articles of Association, or a Trust Deed.,A good induction will help you understand your role and responsibilities, what the legal structure of,There may also be other regulators that you need to report to, and you should ensure you’re up to date

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

Changing from a Trust to a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation

You may decide that it works for your organisation to change your structure.,There is currently no process to change a Trust into a SCIO.,Instead, you will have to set up a brand new SCIO and register it with OSCR, transfer all assets etc,You might like to make use of the SCVO model constitutions in our guide to setting up a charity.,Complete and submit the Application for Consent to Wind-up or Dissolve a Charity to OSCR, giving at least

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/governance/change-structure

How to write your constitution

Before you start there are a few common issues that you need to think about, whatever legal structure,Winding up At some point in the future you may decide or need to close your charity.,For more information, see the OSCR guide: Wind up or dissolve the charity Support available to help you,write your constitution If you’re setting up an organisation to carry out activities in a local area,It is possible to set up a charity without legal or professional advice but if you are setting up a complex

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/writing-constitution

Exhibitor information

Deliveries, collections and logistics Unloading and parking Set up Storage Packing down Pick-up Opening,Set up You’ll be able to set up your exhibition space between 12.00pm and 5.00pm on Monday 3rd February,Please ensure you set up your space between these times.,When setting up your space, please keep walkways and gangways clear for access.,Please note anyone under the age of 16 will not be allowed in the hall during set up.

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/exhibitor-information

SCVO response to the inquiry into Public Administration – Effective Scottish Government decision-making (Finance & Public Administration Committee)

, power and structure are as prevalent as ever.,Develop new guidance setting out expectations of the government and of those who wish to engage with,Not setting unrealistic expectations on one individual or organisation to represent the views of the,If there is a representative expectation, properly resourced structures and processes must be put in,I cast my mind back to the concordat, which was decided very quickly, and that released us into a place

https://scvo.scot/p/57213/2023/02/16/scvo-response-to-the-inquiry-into-public-administration-effective-scottish-government-decision-making

Inter Faith Network UK announces closure after government pulls funding

The IFN has been operating for almost 40 years, but now looks set to close its door immediately

https://tfn.scot/news/inter-faith-network-uk-closure-imminent-after-government-pulls-funding

SCVO response to FoI Reform Bill consultation (Katy Clark MSP)

We are always keen to explore ways to strengthen trust in the voluntary sector and welcome debate and,voluntary organisations can operate effectively through good governance and with high levels of public trust,services, with a clear assessment of the benefits and risks that enable policymakers to assess and decide,While we do not believe that this level of reporting resembles a funding relationship predicated on trust,By expending significant time and resources, organisations could decide whether a request relates to

https://scvo.scot/p/58166/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-foi-reform-bill-consultation

SCVO response to Access to Information Rights consultation (Scottish Government)

We are always keen to explore ways to strengthen trust in the voluntary sector and welcome debate and,organisations can operate effectively, with an underpinning of good governance and high levels of public trust,services, with a clear assessment of the benefits and risks that enable policymakers to assess and decide,While we do not believe that this level of reporting resembles a funding relationship predicated on trust,By expending significant time and resources, organisations could decide whether a request relates to

https://scvo.scot/p/58210/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-access-to-information-rights-consultation

The third sector is a major social and economic actor

funding, less bureaucracy, better engagement, and Scottish Government and other funders putting our trust,We must decide on the balance we want to strike between maximising economic growth and improving the,We want to have a strong economy both in terms of economic performance and tackling structural economic,up our immediate support to families, providing financial, practical and emotional support to help tackle,work, significantly increasing investment in our employment support services, providing up to £81 million

https://scvo.scot/p/50158/2022/05/06/the-third-sector-is-a-major-social-and-economic-actor