There are many benefits to becoming a member of SCVO, including: the latest news about the sector, our peer-support networks and training programme to help keep your organisation's skills up to date; plus you will be joining a growing number of voluntary organisations who know that their is strength in acting together in our common interest - we are stronger together.
Click below to watch a video of Paul White, Director of Networks speaking about SCVO membership services
Discounted Services
SCVO has negotiated a range of exclusive discounts on products and services that meet the needs of our members. These include insurance services designed for the sector, office supplies, telecoms and computer hardware and software. For more information download a PDF of our latest
Services & Deals brochure.
Training Courses
SCVO is a major organiser of short courses for the voluntary sector and our members are entitled to generous discount rates of up to 30%.
SCVO Credit Union
Our members can access low cost borrowing and the ability to save regularly.
SCVO Payroll ServiceComprehensive, reliable and cost effective with a discount for SCVO members.
"We've used SCVO Payroll for years and it's one of the most excellent services we've had."
Catriona Kerr, Bingham & District 50+ ProjectInfluence
Our Policy and Parliamentary work offers a wealth of policy information and parliamentary advice relevant to the voluntary sector. SCVO Members also benefit from opportunities to work together to represent the collective interests of the voluntary sector.
"Becoming a member of SCVO has opened up a whole range of new opportunities to us"
Volunteer Centre Edinburgh
Information
SCVO Members can access expert help and information on all areas of running a voluntary organisation through:
- Regular targeted mailings and our fortnightly SCVO Members e-bulletin
- Contacting our freephone information service on: 0800 169 0022.
Free Legal Advice
SCVO Member Organisations with an annual turnover of less than £500,000 can also access up to 2 hours of free legal advice from one of the three legal firms we are currently working with, Lindsays, Harper Macleod and MacRoberts. Please read our further guidance on how to access this members only service.
"When I contact SCVO I always get the answers I need."
Isobel Barrett, Gorbals Youth and Community Theatre
Third Force News (TFN)
Subscription to Scotland's only voluntary sector newspaper.
For further information on SCVO Membership please complete the online Membership Enquiry Form or call the Membership Team on: 0131 474 8035.