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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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Membership

Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,sizes Shape the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland Membership-exclusive events We regularly,manager at Leuchie House who told us all about their organisation.,our SCVO membership community.,One of our membership team members will help you as quickly as we can.

https://scvo.scot/membership

Data protection

If you hold and process information about your clients, employees or suppliers, you are legally obliged

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/legislation/data-protection

Individual and Community Giving

Membership or Friendship Schemes These can provide unrestricted and ongoing income, help develop wider,and Telephone Appeals Popular and traditional techniques that can also inform potential supporters about,groups and local clubs Some religions have set up charitable arms to give to projects that serve their membership,If you're working with children it's essential to think about legal, ethical and safeguarding issues.,membership and donation forms for those who would rather not donate online.Email and social mediaText

https://scvo.scot/funding/guide/other-sources/individual-and-community-giving

What happens if your treasurer runs off with the funds, or why your constitution is so important

What about those perennial people problems (the bit that I think makes governance interesting)?,What about if you need to call an emergency meeting because the treasurer has run off with the funds?,If you’re a UK-wide organisation, think about the effects of September’s independence referendum and,Check whether your constitution says anything about geographical restrictions on your membership, or,[info-box penguin='https://cms.scvo.org/wp-content/gallery/info-box-penguins/faq-man_brolly_news.png'

https://scvo.scot/p/4600/2014/04/30/what-happens-if-your-treasurer-runs-off-with-the-funds-or-why-your-constitution-is-so-important

It's time to spring clean your charity's constitution

But enough about me!,Your constitution should be clear about whether any of your trustees can be paid.,If your constitution does not specify a minimum number, then think about amending it.,Single tier SCIOs There’s sometimes confusion about single and two tier SCIOs, and some organisations,For example they have a membership, or the organisation needs to have wider accountability.

https://scvo.scot/p/14279/2017/01/09/its-time-to-spring-clean-your-charitys-constitution

Community Capacity and Resilience Fund guidance notes

These guidance notes will help you to complete the fund application form and provide key information about,Criteria Guidance on completing the application form Project ideas Application form filling hints & tips FAQ,Don’t be afraid to be passionate about your cause!,could see very tangible outcomes such as debt restructuring, additional benefits accessed, credit union memberships,Estimated cost up to 31st March 2019 is £x and for 1st April 2019 onwards £x Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ

https://scvo.scot/p/26005/2018/09/06/community-capacity-and-resilience-fund-guidance-notes

SCVO response: OSCR - Targeted Regulation of Scottish Charities

‘Campaigning’ is listed as one of the activities and while we have no concerns about the question as,We welcome the encouraging and positive approach to charity campaigning taken by OSCR’s recent FAQs on,only inclusive representative umbrella organisation for the sector SCVO: has the largest Scotland-wide membership,community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership,Further details about SCVO can be found at www.scvo.scot.

https://scvo.scot/p/6534/2014/10/24/scvo-response-oscr-targeted-regulation-of-scottish-charities