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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.
Village and community halls handbook
This handbook is for everyone running a village or community hall in Scotland. From governance and facilities management to net zero and digital, we'll guide you through what you need to know.
Village halls are often the heart of a community. They are places for people to gather, learn, access services and have fun. Making sure they are well run and maintained is an important but not always easy role, often fulfilled by committed volunteers and workers.
Booking is now open for the village and community halls conference on Thursday 29 May 2025! Delegates running village and community halls across Scotland can join us both online and in-person at Birnam Arts to connect, share ideas, and inspire each other.
We held a webinar with Utility Aid on Keeping energy costs down over the winter months for community spaces. Catch up with the recording of the webinar now.
This guidance is produced by SCVO and Community Ownership Support Service (COSS) from Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), with support from Scottish Rural Network, part of the Scottish Government’s Rural Development Programme.
