Changes to your constitution Your constitution should outline how you will make any changes to it.,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,in Scotland you can get one to one help from your local Third Sector Interface (TSI) which supports,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
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
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What will your charity do?,The way that charities operate and function is set out in a piece of law called the Charities and Trustee,This law sets out the charity test, which is the basis for how OSCR assess all applications to register,Describing your charitable purpose Your charitable purposes should explain WHAT your charity is going,How many people you benefit and who they are will depend on the charitable purposes set out in your constitution
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When you've made a decision, you can read our guidance on writing a constitution and use our model constitutions,require you to be incorporated e.g. a SCIO or a company a charity is not a type of structure, you need to set,up an organisation and then apply to register it as a charity.,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.
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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,This strategy sets out where and how we can make the most difference.,Your voice is so important to help us represent the voluntary sector. Get in touch
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Applications from start-up organisations will not be eligible.,(This is any public funding that has been confirmed in writing since April 2011).,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,Where to send your application
Completed applications should ideally be sent by email to CTVFund@scvo.scot
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relationships can get fractured and misunderstandings arise
Charities and voluntary organisations don’t get set,up by people who think that everything is ok.,A useful reference point to consider would be to include a ‘disputes clause’ in your governing document,disagreement on the interpretation of any written procedures, then it may be useful to look externally for support,An independent third party can look at both sides of an issue and can come up with a fresh perspective
https://scvo.scot/p/7695/2015/01/27/avoid-scandal-with-good-governance
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,,Q6: What is your experience of tendering or bidding for framework contracts and lots within large contracts,, are these becoming more prevalent in Scotland, and what is your view on how accessible these opportunities,organisations must dedicate considerable effort and resources to understand and adapt to each specific set
https://scvo.scot/p/62600/2023/09/27/post-legislative-scrutiny-procurement-reform-scotland-act-2014
