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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 future of SCVO: consulting on a new strategic approach

What struck us most was the need for clarity around our purpose, our role as a membership organisation,Or you might just follow us on social media.,The objectives will have clear measures associated with them, and define the expected impact, as well,Indeed Scottish Government specifically fund us to do that.,We are therefore proposing to reframe our membership offer where people and organisations will join because

https://scvo.scot/about/work/the-future-of-scvo-consulting-on-a-new-strategic-approach

Structure and governing documents

Depending on your type of organisation this may be called: the constitution the memorandum and articles of association,New trustees should be given a copy when they join the organisation as part of their induction, and all,Options for structure This is a summary of some of the most common types of organisation used in the,is held in trust by property trustees, which then allows a separate management committee to run and use,, please contact us so that we can send a request to the SCVO board for approval).

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

Roles & responsibilities

What’s more important is that the individuals involved are familiar with the duties and liabilities associated,Who can join a governing body?,A register of interests policy is a useful tool to help service users understand that they may have different,member of the company is the company secretary they retain the normal rights and responsibilities of membership,SCVO can provide further training and resources to help ensure your organisation is governed effectively

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

New convener for Scotland's national charity group

SCVO welcomes Richard Jennings, who replaces Andrew Burns

https://tfn.scot/news/new-convener-for-scotlands-national-charity-group

SCVO announces new Convener for Board of Trustees

Richard Jennings will join the team later this year.,Housing and Planning in East Lothian Council and as Managing Director of Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association,Richard Jennings, incoming Convener of SCVO, added: “I am excited to be joining the board at SCVO and,He has been Convener of SCVO since January 2018, using his role as a trustee as a way of being able to,Join our Board of Trustees We're looking for a new trustee from our membership community to join our

https://scvo.scot/p/62856/2023/10/05/scvo-announces-new-convener-for-board-of-trustees

Third sector visions for a Scotland of the future

[viii] We need to step back and consider how areas of policy which are not always associated with wellbeing,What opportunities do we have for constructive ‘patching’ and joined up policies which enhance wellbeing,Get in touch with us and tell us what you think – we want your views.,membership from the sector – our 1,400 members include charities, community groups, social enterprises,and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic

https://scvo.scot/p/1364/2013/11/25/third-sector-visions-for-a-scotland-of-the-future

Consultation on water and sewerage charges exemption scheme

Our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation.,SCVO has spoken to and assisted many organisations over the years with problems stemming from the water,However, we are aware from discussions with the Scottish Sports Association that this would exclude a,However, we appreciate there could be difficulties for many organisations in joining a regulatory body,Question 7 Do you agree that membership should be renewed annually?

https://scvo.scot/p/4121/2014/02/14/consultation-on-water-and-sewerage-charges

SCVO response to Access to Information Rights consultation (Scottish Government)

This is an ideal place to shape what a modern, fit for purpose, and joined-up regulatory model should,This is an ideal place to shape what a modern, fit for purpose, and joined-up regulatory model should,sector. 7.B Costs, funding, and administrative burden The significant administrative burden and costs associated,Organisations that SCVO have spoken to are concerned by the prospect of people using FoI who disagree,Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for the voluntary

https://scvo.scot/p/58210/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-access-to-information-rights-consultation

Response to Finance and Public Administration pre-budget scrutiny: The sustainability of Scotland's finances

SCVO support services (funding, digital, membership support, and information).,provide multi-year funding for the third sector where possible to do so, enabling more sustainable, joined,communities they work with: 74% of respondents reported that over the last four months, the negative impacts associated,Changes to the language used around what is and is not eligible spend.,to improving transparency through corporate reporting, in-year budget revisions, and long-standing membership

https://scvo.scot/p/61563/2023/08/17/response-to-finance-and-public-administration-pre-budget-scrutiny-the-sustainability-of-scotlands-finances