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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

Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,sessions to help you make the most of your membersip.,takes additional funding and financial support.,We'd love to share your story.,You might also find it helpful to have a look through our frequently asked questions, where we've answered

https://scvo.scot/membership

About the Scottish Third Sector Tracker

, the Scottish Government, the William Grant Foundation and the National Lottery Community Fund.,Those involved in the running of a third sector organisation operating in Scotland are invited to represent,To register your interest To register your interest in becoming a member of the Scottish Third Sector,organisation.,Frequently Asked Questions

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker/about

You're a charity! What next?

At SCVO, we’re here to support you, promote the contribution your organisation makes and work towards,Our information on running your organisation Now that you’re up and running as a charity, we can offer,lots of support on how you can run your organisation.,board, your trustees, have a vital role in setting the direction of your organisation and making sure,a healthy and effective workplace culture: HR information and resources Day-to-day running of your organisation

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/next-steps

Individual and Community Giving

support core and running costs.,directly asking for support, there are a number of ways people can give. 1.,about your organisation.,Schools Many schools will choose a charity to raise funds for, and some make connections through the,Find out who may fund what you are doing, and explore the option of joint funding projects. 9.

https://scvo.scot/funding/guide/other-sources/individual-and-community-giving

Press coverage tips for charities

Look at your data – what is your main supporter demographic?,Human interest is key – how does it relate to your audience/supporters/the public?,Find a way to make it relevant to other peopleIt doesn’t always have to be about lived experiences of,your beneficiaries – it can be about campaigns, research findings or even less positive stories like,the running of the organisation and encourage them to send you contentAlways remember consent – make

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/resources/press-coverage-tips-for-charities

Funding for village halls

Finding funding Funding Scotland is SCVO's funding database which you can use to search for potential,funding opportunities for your hall.,Some also run funding events which are a great place to network with other groups and speak directly,Similar organisations: Look at similar organisations and see who has supported them.,You can often find this information on the organisation's website, social media channels or in their

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/funding

Climate confident village halls

Energy efficiency Making improvements to the energy efficiency and environmental impact of your community,could seek funding for.,Find out more about steps you take to improve the climate impact of your buildings and energy use on,Getting your landlord onside is important and can help you make the community space more sustainable,,And the more people ask this of landlords, the more they will see it as an important part of providing

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/climate

The role of the Digital Champion

We help our family, friends and colleagues and those we care about and support make the most of the online,It used to freak me out if somebody asked me a question.,This is where you volunteer your time to help others in your community.,Volunteer Digital Champions will provide support through an organisation and will likely have a role,that the organisation has received funding for.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/approach/digital-champions/the-role-of-the-digital-champion

SCVO Impact Report 2022/23

build their capacity. 684 new members 11 new supporters Meet our membership community Find out more about,Our SCVO information services team supported voluntary sector organisations to make informed decisions,By helping to create well run boards, we can help to create well run organisations.,Scotland, and the people working hard to make a difference to the communities they support.,These findings continue to be pivotal in shaping SCVO's policy, digital, communications and support activities

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

Ethics, risks and limitations – some practical examples

Medium risk – funding applications For example, turning a project outline into a complete funding proposal,This might mean you run the risk of submitting a bid that include false or misleading information, for,You could argue that getting help from generative AI is similar to asking a friend to help you draft,If your shortlisting process involves reading lots of written applications, you may find it hard to identify,Finding reliable information online Voluntary sector organisations have a strong reputation for being

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/ai/ethics-risks-and-limitations