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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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How to write your constitution

If there is an organisation with a similar name, but you think that they are unlikely to object, then,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

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/writing-constitution

Other sources of funding

Unrestricted Income Unrestricted income is money that you can use for any purpose that meets the aims and objectives,of your organisation.,Some trading activities may mean a separate trading company should be set up.,You'll need financial support for your new enterprise.,You could also think of borrowing the money if your constitution allows it.

https://scvo.scot/funding/guide/other-sources

About your charity

Before you can apply to become a charity, you need to be clear about what your organisation is for, how,of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for,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

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/about-your-charity

SCVO's strategy for 2023-28

Whether your organisation is big or small, national or local, however it’s constituted, we’ve got your,and small, as appropriate to our aims and objectives.,Our mission We champion the role of voluntary organisations in building a flourishing society and support,Strategic aims and objectives Photo: Maggie Lawrie.,This strategy sets out where and how we can make the most difference.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/strategy

Community Transport Vehicle Fund guidance notes

Applications from start-up organisations will not be eligible.,This allows public funding to a single organisation of up to €100,000 in the road transport sector over,How your application will be processed All applications should be submitted to the contact details set,Supporting documentation such as the organisation’s governing instrument (e.g. constitution or memorandum,Additional information such as the organisation’s constitution, latest audited accounts, copy of the

https://scvo.scot/p/2423/2013/12/05/community-transport-vehicle-fund-guidance-notes

Free professional advice in Small Charity Week, and every week for SCVO members

The second on 20 September will look at how to set up a trading subsidiary to generate income for your,It’s easy to stray away from charitable objectives and fall foul of tax law, so you need to be aware,If you don’t, then you’ll need to change your constitution.,So, even if the trading activity fulfils your primary charitable purposes, you may still want to set,Governance If you set up a separate trading subsidiary, then you need to think about how it will be governed

https://scvo.scot/p/44057/2021/06/14/free-professional-advice-in-small-charity-week-and-every-week-for-scvo-members