Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Funding for village halls

most suitable and sustainable sources for their organisation.,Where else to look: Local Third Sector Interface (TSI): tsi.scot Your TSI is a great source of local,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

Deciding to close an organisation

Find out what to think about if you’re considering closing or winding up an organisation, and in what,You might be choosing to close down because of: a loss in sources of funding or a loss of support difficult,finding trustees or members for the organisation less of a need for your services significant change,assets (money) to cover the costs of running your organisation or delivering your services.,who still need your support.

https://scvo.scot/support/closing-down/deciding-to-close-an-organisation

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

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,processes in place to assess which bids are worth supporting.,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

Cost of living & the #RunningCostsCrisis

We're here to provide practical support and help fight your corner.,of your funding, and find new sources How to look after your staff Contact the Information Service Policy,, drawing on the findings of the Scottish Third Sector Tracker.,SCVO, with over 30 other organisations, worked together to secure charities access to the Energy Bills,story, or share other resources that you have found valuable.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/running-costs-crisis