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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

of association the trust deed or the rules.,Options for structure This is a summary of some of the most common types of organisation used in the,voluntary sector in Scotland, there is more information about this and other structures in the SCVO guide,to setting up.,were originally set up as Trusts.

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

Choosing the right structure

The type of structure that's right for your organisation will depend on what you're planning to do and,The key points to remember are: the structure is about how the charity will operate as an organisation,, you need to set up an organisation and then apply to register it as a charity.,However, it does mean that if you choose to set up as a Company you will have to report to both OSCR,If you choose to set up as a SCIO than you can’t be anything other than a SCIO.

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/structure

How to write your constitution

Before you start there are a few common issues that you need to think about, whatever legal structure,An organisation which is a registered company must file a copy of their new articles of association with,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

Accounts & reporting

Keeping accurate accounts is a vital element in running your charity, ensuring that you are making...

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/finance-business-management/charity-accounts-financial-reporting

Roles & responsibilities

Members of governing bodies go by a variety of names – ‘Trustees’, ‘Management or Executive Committee

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/roles-responsibilities

Trustee Elections 2022

I work to a Committee structure in Shelter Scotland and I was Carers Trust Scotland Committee Chair.,As a third sector leader, I am inspired by the power of voluntary organisations and the collective impact,Kim AtkinsonCEO, Scottish Sports Association (SSA) I’m a passionate and experienced leader, CEO, Chair,I have set up a social enterprise from seed.,I have set up a grassroots charity in Govan and been a trustee of several other charitable organisations

https://scvo.scot/about/work/agm-2023/trustee-elections-2022

Part B: Exploring the impact of funding challenges on voluntary sector intermediaries

Voluntary organisations said: Governance under pressure Those interviewed are tasked with supporting,Voluntary organisations said: Constrained service delivery Organisations feel that their ability to deliver,Voluntary organisations said: Reduced financial sustainability Challenges in securing core funding from,Voluntary organisations said: Diminished wellbeing of the workforce The most significant impact that,Voluntary organisations said:

https://scvo.scot/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/part-b-exploring-the-impact-of-funding-challenges-on

Sowing the Seeds for success

Gareth Jones meets Scotland’s first SCIO, to mark a decade of the new model for charities being cre-ated

https://tfn.scot/features/sowing-the-seeds-for-success

10 steps for charities and the independence referendum

Carnegie UK Trust have created a step-by-step guide to ensuring your board understands what it needs

https://tfn.scot/features/10-steps-for-charities-and-the-independence-referendum

A secret tool to grow your charity income

Lyndsay Tigar says you don't have to spend money to make money with her hints and tips on starting your charity's fundraising journey

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-secret-tool-to-grow-your-charity-income