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1. Get ready
Constitution Many funders will require you to have a written constitution.,You can find guidance on writing a constitution that suits your legal structure in our Setting up a charity,Bank account details You should have a bank account in the name of the organisation which offers the,that your organisation is filling.,Further support is available from Evaluation Support Scotland and Inspiring Impact.
How to write your constitution
The name of your organisation Check with OSCR, Companies House, SCVO and your local Third Sector Interface,Purpose of your organisation Your constitution should outline the purpose of your organisation, what,For more information, see the OSCR guide: Wind up or dissolve the charity Support available to help you,write your constitution If you’re setting up an organisation to carry out activities in a local area,It is possible to set up a charity without legal or professional advice but if you are setting up a complex
Setting up a charity
Here’s an overview of what you need to think about when you’re setting up a charity, and what we’re going,to talk you through in this guide. 1 Before you start Benefits of becoming a charity About your charity,2 Decision making and governance Choosing the right structure How to write your constitution Model constitutions
About your charity
Before you can apply to become a charity, you need to be clear about what your organisation is for, how,Make it a good reflection of your aims, but don’t be so specific that you restrict your organisation,If you can future proof your purposes it means your organisation can adjust more quickly.,How many people you benefit and who they are will depend on the charitable purposes set out in your constitution,OSCR will also look at whether your organisation restricts access to the benefits it provides and, if
Other sources of funding
Some trading activities may mean a separate trading company should be set up.,Also keeping this income generation work separate can help prevent your organisation getting diverted,You'll need financial support for your new enterprise.,You could also think of borrowing the money if your constitution allows it.,Loans can allow your organisation to do today what might otherwise take years.
Choosing the right structure for your organisation
When you've made a decision, you can read our guidance on writing a constitution and use our model constitutions,up an organisation and then apply to register it as a charity.,It means contracts can be in the name of the organisation, and it can directly employ staff.,However, it does mean that if you choose to set up as a Company you will have to report to both OSCR,If you choose to set up as a SCIO than you can’t be anything other than a SCIO.
SCVO's strategy for 2023-28
Charity Award winners 2021 Strategy for 2023-28 Ambitious for SCVO,ambitious for the voluntary sector Setting,Whether your organisation is big or small, national or local, however it’s constituted, we’ve got your,All SCVO members sign up to our values statement: SCVO members believe in a thriving voluntary sector,Our mission We champion the role of voluntary organisations in building a flourishing society and support,This strategy sets out where and how we can make the most difference.
Post-legislative scrutiny: Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014
27 September 2023
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Our position Contract income from the public sector constitutes a significant portion of the voluntary,Contracting authorities should write Invitations to Tender (ITTs) in clear, straightforward language,,Many voluntary organisations continue to top up funding out of their own income from other sources to,challenging for new entrants, often requiring a Freedom of Information (FoI) request to ascertain their names,effort and resources to understand and adapt to each specific set of guidelines, thereby placing a drain
https://scvo.scot/p/62600/2023/09/27/post-legislative-scrutiny-procurement-reform-scotland-act-2014
Is it time to incorporate your village hall?
23 January 2017
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Make sure your village hall trustees are protected by checking your legal structure
https://scvo.scot/p/14339/2017/01/23/is-it-time-to-incorporate-your-village-hall