This website uses cookies for anonymised analytics and for account authentication. See our privacy and cookies policies for more information.

SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN
 




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.

Error 404

The requested page could not be found, it may have been moved or deleted.

Board of trustees elections 2023

Joining the SCVO Board of Trustees At SCVO we're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve,Board of trustees nomination form Being a trustee SCVO is a trusted organisation, with a critical role,Gathering and the Charity Awards Find out more about SCVO's work and our current Board Read about SCVO's,work and learn about our current Board members About SCVO Our strategic plan Our impact report Meet,our current Board of Trustees Board of trustees nomination form If you have questions or want to know

https://scvo.scot/about/people/board-of-trustees/elections-2023

2020

While our campaign delivered an important change in legislation, it was also about driving a positive,a joy to see the players, coaches and volunteers develop through rugby – it’s what the Trust is all about,from his career to care for his son who has Smith-Magenis Syndrome, and since 2012 has been on the Board,Nigel said: “I was absolutely thrilled to have been nominated for the SCVO Terrific Trustee Award.,Thank you to Hazel Wotherspoon, our chairperson, who twisted my arm to join the Board of the Smith-Magenis

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/previous-winners/winners-2020

New convener for Scotland's national charity group

SCVO welcomes Richard Jennings, who replaces Andrew Burns

https://tfn.scot/news/new-convener-for-scotlands-national-charity-group

2021

Find out more about our winners below!,This work, led to those young people nominating her for the Scottish Youth Parliament Support Worker,Trustee of the year – Linkes (SCIO) – Robert Smith Robert is the co-founder and driving force of Linkes,Robert makes the magic happen, whether he is running board meetings, bulk buying food, driving the van,Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive of SCVO, said: “At SCVO we know that fantastic work is going on all the

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/previous-winners/winners-2021

Honours for voluntary sector heroes

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List was revealed at the weekend, and there was a focus on those who’ve supported the community

https://tfn.scot/features/honours-for-voluntary-sector-heroes

SCVO announces new Convener for Board of Trustees

Richard Jennings, incoming Convener of SCVO, added: “I am excited to be joining the board at SCVO and,SCVO is governed by a board of trustees.,Andrew Burns, outgoing Convener of SCVO, said: "Having sat as Convener of SCVO's Board of Trustees since,Join our Board of Trustees We're looking for a new trustee from our membership community to join our,Nominations close on Friday 20 October at 5pm. Find out more and apply.

https://scvo.scot/p/62856/2023/10/05/scvo-announces-new-convener-for-board-of-trustees

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee enquiry – Land Reform Bill

Using the powers of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) to ensure charity trustees are,appropriate regard to the guidance issued by Ministers and acting within their duties under the Charities and Trustees,Allowing communities to nominate a third party such as a housing association to take on the Right to,and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board,Further details about SCVO can be found at www.scvo.scot.

https://scvo.scot/p/9894/2015/08/14/rural-affairs-climate-change-and-environment-committee-enquiry-land-reform-bill

SCVO Credit Union Annual General Meeting - 27th February 2018

If you are interested in knowing more about joining the Board or a Committee then please do get in touch,Nominations must be seconded by another member and forms are available on request.,Volunteers and Trustees with a written agreement with SCVO.,Volunteers, Trustees and employees of those organisations who meet the membership criteria to join the,SCVO.

https://scvo.scot/p/24288/2018/02/15/scvo-credit-union-annual-general-meeting-27th-february-2018

Designing the Self-Regulation of Fundraising in Scotland - Summit report

guidance for trustees - OSCR or SCVO to take the lead?,More fundraisers on boards would help There is an issue for OSCR that trustees of new charities get a,New trustees to boards rely on good induction to be made aware of duties Who does what – ‘regulating’,There was also an invitation for people to nominate themselves or others to join the working group.,Chaired by Theresa Shearer (Enable CEO and SCVO Trustee), the Working Group will progress three key areas

https://scvo.scot/p/10909/2015/12/16/designing-the-self-regulation-of-fundraising-in-scotland-summit-report

Six years as an SCVO trustee

Trustees of SCVO are a mixed group; some nominated and voted from the membership organisations, and some,Despite the knocking knees, I took my place on the Board determined to bring the voice of our sector,Every contact I had with SCVO saw me learning more about the voluntary sector in Scotland; from tiny,Thank you to the fantastic SCVO staff who helped with anything and everything I asked about.,Michelle Carruthers MBE Food Train CEO and SCVO Trustee 2013 to 2019

https://scvo.scot/p/34090/2019/12/19/six-years-as-an-scvo-trustee