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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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The charity (de)banking landscape

the UK, and the ruinous impacts of sudden and unexplained bank account closures on the organisations, trustees,SCVO have a banking comparison table which is regularly updated to help charities in Scotland identify,Opening an account Some banks request a solicitor’s letter to verify the names of trustees opening a,Phase two took place in 2023 and involved a series of joint workshops for voluntary sector organisations,SCVO are also hosting a webinar on Banking challenges for charities with CAF Bank on Thursday 13 June

https://scvo.scot/p/89511/2024/04/23/the-charity-debanking-landscape

Trustee's Week 2023

This year at SCVO we’ve organised some great events for trustees at the Gathering the UK’s largest free,Support for trustees all year round SCVO provide support for trustees, including: Lots of information,sector event in the UK.,There’s lots more events going on across the UK to celebrate Trustees’ Week, find out more here.,Join the SCVO trustees' network

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee/trustees-week-2023

Booking form

Host an event - booking form document.addEventListener("FA__DOMContentLoaded", function(){ const FORM_TIME_START,-- Page 1 --> Contact information Name Organisation Organisation type SCVO Member/Supporter Non-member,-- Page 2 --> About your event Event type Please select… Consultation Engagement Launch Lecture Networking,Seminar Workshop Event set-up Please select… 600 theatre style 300 theatre style 50 round table 100,Education officers Frontline service delivery Fundraisers Influencers Managers Project/line managers Public Trustees

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/host-an-event/booking

Tax & VAT

SCVO has a Free Tax and VAT advice service provided by Azets Corporation Tax Limited companies and unincorporated,community amateur sports club and used wholly and mainly for charitable purposes (e.g. an office or workshop,charity law in Scotland places restrictions on the payments and ‘benefits’ that can be given to ‘charity trustees,Visit the OSCR website for more information on payment of trustees.,SCVO has a Free Tax and VAT advice service provided by Azets

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/finance-business-management/tax-vat

The Gathering 2023: a round-up

voluntary sector and beyond came together at the EICC in Edinburgh to enjoy a packed programme of over 75 workshops,voluntary sector and beyondThe Gathering programme offered delegates a packed programme of over 75 free workshops,We had interactive, mindful and energising workshops and activities.,To prepare for the in-person Gathering on 7 and 8 November, SCVO’s event team and internal staff accessibility,at this year's Gathering Jonathan Christie, SCVO Trustee hosts a session on "Building a wellbeing economy

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

SCVO Impact Report 2022/23

is succeeding, and where it needs to do better. 10 good governance webinars 800+ subscribers to our trustee,by SCVO staff 10 SCVO policy led events Engaged with 900+ sector representatives through SCVO-led events,The Gathering 2022 The Gathering, organised by SCVO, is the largest voluntary sector event in the UK.,from the voluntary sector and beyond came together at Glasgow's SEC to enjoy a packed programme of workshops,website and TFN 364 people attended 10 climate-focused events Behind the scenes at SCVO Internal achievements

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

All set for Trustees' Week

An online calendar of events will be held from 2 to 6 November

https://tfn.scot/news/all-set-for-trustees-week

Cabinet secretary will speak at free Cyber Resilience for the Third Sector Conference

Ensuring your organisation is prepared for a cyber attack is easier than you might think

https://tfn.scot/opinion/cabinet-secretary-for-justice-and-home-affairs-speaking-at-free-cyber-resilience-for-the-third-sector-conference

Supporting Scottish communities - Hallmaster backs SCVO’s village and community halls event 

Sponsored content: Hallmaster is supporting the Village and Community Halls event organised by the SCVO

https://tfn.scot/opinion/supporting-scottish-communities-hallmaster-backs-scvos-village-and-community-halls-event

Scottish Charity Awards 2021 winners announced

The stars were out at the Scottish voluntary sector’s event of the year

https://tfn.scot/news/breaking-scottish-charity-awards-2021-winners-announced