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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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Information for new trustees

Know your organisation’s purpose It’s vital as a trustee that you know about what your organisation was,You’re all collectively responsible and accountable for the overall governance of your organisation.,Learn about the finances Find out about the current financial situation of your organisation, including,are relevant in all your activities and decisions, especially if your organisation is a charity or a,There may also be other regulators that you need to report to, and you should ensure you’re up to date

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

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

Trainers

and led purpose-led businesses and not-for-profit organisations since leaving the UK Civil Service in,As well as facilitating training on management & leadership and project management, Lynn run’s Making,managers, Adapt and develop your management skills: managing people in the modern and Building personal,Her training aims to remove the fear factor from finances and give non-financial people the skills and,: budgeting and sound financial management and All things financial: annual accounting and external reporting

https://scvo.scot/support/training/trainers

How to beat the charity funding squeeze

Susan Smith spoke to charities and finance experts to find out the best ways for Scottish organisations

https://tfn.scot/features/how-to-beat-the-squeeze

Transparency is key to public trust in charities

​As OSCR celebrates its 10th year, chief executive David Robb outlines how the regulator is playing its part to help the sector

https://tfn.scot/news/transparency-is-key-to-public-trust-in-charities

Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

TFN's guide to charity election manifestos

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants

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

finances and increased demand for the support and services of many organisations.,the resilience of voluntary organisations to the limit, 67% of those surveyed reported financial challenges,These plans will ensure accountability and help to manage expectations.,Establish transparent delivery goals, timelines, and accountability mechanisms – such as reporting and,These plans will ensure accountability and help to manage expectations.

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

Post-legislative scrutiny: Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

SCVO’s own analysis of charity accounts shows that income from public sector contracts and other non-grant,A large majority (71%) of organisations report facing financial challenges, up from 67% in December 2022,costs such as management, development, IT, and financial services, all of which are necessary for fulfilling,SCVO’s engagement with voluntary organisations supports the finding of the Scottish Government’s report,However, three-quarters of charities are run entirely by volunteers and have an annual turnover of less

https://scvo.scot/p/62600/2023/09/27/post-legislative-scrutiny-procurement-reform-scotland-act-2014

An Economy for All report #economyforall

debate to a wider audience, and provokes further discussion, so please get in touch and contribute your,One way we can immediately improve the economy for the many is to change how businesses are run.,Within the third sector, charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises have all demonstrated,The sector manages an income of £4.9 billion.,and accountable - with an elected board and policy committee from the sector, we are managed by the

https://scvo.scot/p/4705/2014/05/07/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall

Third Sector Forecast 2019

situation would improve.79% of large charities and 78% of medium sized charities think the financial,/sector-stats Our recent analysis of charity finances shows that the concerned predictions made in 2016,staff and senior support workers, putting financial pressure on organisation to fund an increase in,senior and management salary without financial support.”,“Positives: strong, supportive Equally Safe strategy, accompanied by financial support for the third

https://scvo.scot/p/30032/2019/02/20/third-sector-forecast-2019