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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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Funding

Manage your grant At SCVO we manage funding programmes of our own and for other funders, including Scottish,all your monitoring and get in touch with our funding team for any support needs.,organisation.,Funding Guide More support Our Information Service can answer your questions on all elements of setting,up and running a charity, including advice around funding and running costs.

https://scvo.scot/funding

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.,Cancer Support Scotland We talked to Stephanie Quigley, service manager with Cancer Support Scotland,We joined SCVO to be part of a nationally recognised organisation, whose mission is to support, promote,We'd love to share your story.

https://scvo.scot/membership

Scottish Charity Awards

Changes to the Scottish Charity Awards in 2024 Applying for an award and award categories Key dates for your,All our energies go into supporting and showcasing the work of the voluntary sector and we’re passionate,We are dedicated to championing voluntary organisations and supporting your work.,large across all areas of the country and reflecting the external environment and the nuts and bolts of running,organisations to apply

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards

Information for new trustees

Know your organisation’s purpose It’s vital as a trustee that you know about what your organisation was,You can find this out by reading your organisation’s governing document.,Get a good induction and meet your fellow trustees You should be able to understand what your organisation,your organisation is and about any potential personal liabilities.,you must always put the interests of your organisation first.

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee/information-for-new-charity-trustees

Managing risks & problems

Risk management Risk management approach and policies Handling complaints Creating safety Safeguarding

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/risks-and-problems

Business planning

Here are some of the ways that you can plan for your organisation.,Reserves Charities and voluntary organisations have a duty to use their organisation’s funds within a,Managing risks Inevitably when running an organisation, things will go wrong.,But having good processes in place to predict and manage risk can help you respond quickly and minimise,Business continuity planning A business continuity plan (BCP) prepares and protects your organisation

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/operational-management/business-planning

Support & learning

and model constitutions Running your organisation How to solve problems and run effective and sustainable,voluntary organisations.,to know about setting up and running a community space Closing down an organisation If you're closing,your HR and employee relations including recruitment, benefits, culture and development Training Our,a voluntary sector organisation Find out more Upcoming events Infrastructure support As part of the

https://scvo.scot/support

1. Get ready

that your organisation is filling.,funders, but also for the effectiveness of your organisation.,What have you as an organisation learned and how will this shape your work?,Further support is available from Evaluation Support Scotland and Inspiring Impact.,Further Support https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqHgXztmJwg

https://scvo.scot/funding/guide/steps/get-ready

Guidance & templates

We know how important it is to make sure your organisation is running well.,But we also know it's a lot to think about - especially if you've got limited resources, are a small organisation,Our templates and guides are there to give you a starting point - you'll need to adapt them to suit your,own organisation and, if necessary, get some advice to make sure they meet all your legal and regulatory

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/guidance-and-templates

Using the code

It is there to support continuous improvement and strengthen the effectiveness of governance across the,The code is supported by the SCVO Good Governance Checkup, which is an online tool to guide you through,The Good Governance Checkup asks a series of questions about your organisation and gives you a personalised,, and monitor your progress over time.,control and risk management effectiveness

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/code/using-the-code