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Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

Programme Day 1 Day 2

 

The Gathering 2026 took place on 10 and 11 February. We’ve left the programme here for your reference and for access to event information

Tuesday mid morning

Shifting cultures: creating neurodiversity-friendly workplaces

SCVO
Tinto room 09:30-10:30
Leadership Workforce & HR Equalities & human rights Policy
Tuesday late morning

Poverty and suicide: understanding the connection

Samaritans Scotland & Poverty Alliance
Sidlaw auditorium 11:00-12:00
Workforce & HR Equalities & human rights Policy
Tuesday early afternoon

How do we keep the promise made to Scotland's children, families and care experienced adults?

The Promise Scotland
Fintry auditorium 13:15-14:30
Families & communities Workforce & HR

Employer-supported volunteering in action: exploring the national framework

Volunteer Scotland
Kilsyth room 13:30-14:45
Leadership Volunteering Workforce & HR Waiting list places available

More than just words: creating a meaningful and effective strengths-based culture

Coconut Octopus
Tinto room 13:30-14:30
Leadership Volunteering Workforce & HR Waiting list places available
Tuesday mid afternoon

Values-led leadership and learning

Harmeny Education Trust
Carrick room 15:00-16:00
Health & social care Governance, strategy & legal Workforce & HR Waiting list places available

The state of the voluntary sector workforce: key findings and future directions

SCVO
Kilsyth room 15:00-16:00
Workforce & HR Waiting list places available

Mental health stigma and discrimination: reflecting on our own sector

SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health)
Moorfoot room 15:00-16:15
Health & social care Workforce & HR Equalities & human rights Waiting list places available
Wednesday mid morning

Optimising operations: how charities can harness Microsoft Copilot

Phoenix Software
Fintry auditorium 09:30-10:30
Leadership Digital, comms & marketing Workforce & HR

Ways to workplace wellbeing: trauma-informed practice and supporting staff

SCVO
Harris room 09:30-10:30
Leadership Workforce & HR Equalities & human rights Waiting list places available

Run well, being safe, managing risks

Keegan & Pennykid (Insurance Brokers) Ltd
Moorfoot room 09:30-10:30
Environment Leadership Workforce & HR
Wednesday late morning

Inclusive employment programme talk

Inclusion Scotland
Harris room 11:00-12:00
Workforce & HR Waiting list places available

Tackling in-work poverty in the voluntary sector

Living Wage Scotland and The Poverty Alliance
Tinto room 11:00-12:00
Workforce & HR Policy
Wednesday early afternoon

From prevention to potential: building a learning culture for wellbeing

Change Mental Health
Tinto room 13:30-14:30
Employability Leadership Workforce & HR Waiting list places available
 
Brought to you by
SCVO
Platinum sponsor
Keegan & Pennykid
Gold sponsors
Accounts IQ
Aspen People
CCLA
Phoenix Software
Utility Aid
Partners
Charity Leadership Scotland
 
Social Enterprise Scotland
 
Volunteer Scotland
 
Local host partner
EVOC