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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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Membership

Please sign up for one of our upcoming events.,and 24-hour care to people affected by neurological conditions such as MS, MND, Parkinson’s and the effects,We know there is great need for respite across the country and we want more people to take advantage,Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, due to these alarming figures and more,growing number of people accessing our support we must increase our services to meet demand, which takes

https://scvo.scot/membership

Event host information

For a hassle-free event, please take some time to read the following information.,All presentations should be in 16:9 ratio.,As your event suite will be used by other organisations on the same day, please arrive 15 minutes before,Please also leave the room 15 minutes after your event is scheduled to finish.,Finally, we would like to say a massive thank you to all our event hosts for taking part in the Gathering

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/event-host-information

Recruitment & induction

If they’re willing to join you, take up references and ask for proof of identity and qualifications.,You should minute the nature of the role so that there is no confusion or misunderstanding in the future,The induction pack should include a copy of the governing document, accounts, previous minutes.,SCVO can provide further training and resources to help ensure your organisation is governed effectively

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/recruitment-induction

Digital training for The National Lottery Community Fund supported organisations

When will the programme take place?,For the cohort-based training, you just need to sign up for the first event, and we will send you details,projects more manageable- highlight blockers, increase team progress and build a stronger team in 15 minutes,How to work collaboratively in the hybrid office Book 9 March This session will focus on tips and tools,to collaborate effectively in a hybrid office and will provide an outline on how to improve collaboration

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/events/the-national-lottery-community-fund-digital-training

New charity law in Scotland

We'll talk you through how to find out more, and describe some of the changes that are likely to take,We’ve highlighted the need for the Act to be implement efficiently, with effective communication and,Training & events As the new law is implemented, SCVO will be offering support to help you understand,We'll list any upcoming events or training here.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/legislation/new-charity-law

The Gathering 2023: a round-up

Gathering highlights After the Gathering The Gathering, organised by SCVO, is the largest voluntary sector event,doesn’t work for you, or wanted to catch up on something you missed from the in-person event.,space which was free from group conversations, telephone calls and where noisy activities didn’t take,beyond the headlines to a strategic reflection on how organisations in the voluntary sector can make effective,just a snapshot of the work that goes on in charities, social enterprises and community groups every minute

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2023

SCVO Impact Report 2022/23

how we progress our work to become a more diverse, anti-racist organisation, and how we manage the effects,The service is cost-effective and helps to alleviate the pressure on organisations on an ongoing basis,sector careers to new target audiences including students, young people and jobseekers. https://youtu.be/9-,The awards promoted the achievements of the most innovative and effective voluntary organisations in,get together to explore Scotland's digital landscape and the brilliant digital inclusion work already taking

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact

Scots teenager launches Race for Life at Home by thanking the stranger who saved her life

Abbe Ferguson's life was saved by a stem cell transplant from a stranger during lockdown

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-teenager-launches-race-for-life-at-home-by-thanking-the-stranger-who-saved-her-life

A new democracy for Scotland: Discussion paper by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

All efforts to support citizens and communities to feel able to participate in effecting change by pooling,Scotland can adopt good practice, and avoid some of the problems experienced by countries such as Iceland[9],The test for democracy here is to ensure citizens are at the centre of decisions which effect change,Got To Do With It, 2010. http://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/whats-trust-got-to-do-with-it/ [8] Ibid. [9],Royal Society of the Arts 2014 http://www.matthewtaylorsblog.com/thersa/the-power-to-create-in-about-5-minutes

https://scvo.scot/p/6723/2014/11/14/a-new-democracy-for-scotland-discussion-paper-by-the-scottish-council-for-voluntary-organisations

I’ve lost my job and found myself on Universal Credit

Through a series of unfortunate events, I’ve found myself suddenly unemployed.I don’t have any savings,(with 9 being the most complex).,This means that users must have basic digital skills in order to use the system effectively.,The site is well-designed for smartphones, although given the process takes 30-40 minutes on a computer,, it may take longer and not be particularly comfortable on the fingers!

https://scvo.scot/p/15890/2017/08/03/ive-lost-my-job-and-found-myself-on-universal-credit