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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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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

A new addition to the SCVO Pro Bono Service

– a global celebration of professional services for the public good, and here on SCVO’s Information Service,Since we started the Service over ten years ago, we’ve dealt with over 700 enquiries from SCVO member,otherwise have been unable to access legal advice.,Our partner legal firms have helped organisations deal with any number of issues, from giving legal advice,But in the meantime, if you’d like to know more about what the SCVO Pro Bono Service can do for you,

https://scvo.scot/p/33063/2019/10/21/a-new-addition-to-the-scvo-pro-bono-service

Kids Company: What lessons can we learn?

Emma Maxwell, Senior Associate at Burness Paull, partners in the SCVO Pro Bono Service has already highlighted,It’s a great way to get the conversation started about good governance at board meetings.,That’s why we’re planning some lunchtime webinars with our Pro Bono Service partners to look at trustee,We’ll cover what you need to know about charity law and good governance and what trustees can and can

https://scvo.scot/p/48978/2022/02/18/kids-company-what-lessons-can-we-learn

When is it the right time to wind up a charity?

If you are a membership charity, it's important to remember that this is something the membership will,Finally, take care about the costs of winding up.,Gillespie Macandrew are part of the SCVO Pro Bono Service which gives up to two hours free legal advice,to SCVO members.,If you have any questions about winding up, or any other legal matters, get in touch

https://scvo.scot/p/47587/2021/12/10/when-is-it-the-right-time-to-wind-up-a-charity

Charity Data Breaches

Given the personal data involved, it was possible to assume certain things about an individual’s HIV,Gillespie Macandrew are part of the SCVO free legal advice service which gives up to two hours free legal,advice to SCVO members.,If you have any questions on what measures you should have in place or more generally about data protection

https://scvo.scot/p/47591/2021/12/13/charity-data-breaches

The effectiveness of the self-regulation of fundraising in Scotland: an informal review

The IoF describes itself as the professional membership body for UK fundraising.,Membership is open to any fundraising organisation or professional fundraising organisation that either,‘Provider’ membership is for the professional fundraising agencies that provide face to face fundraising,said by some to raise questions about the influence of those selling fundraising services.,Members include: Paul Brown: Chief Executive, Legal Services Agency (Chair) Billy Watson: Chief Executive

https://scvo.scot/p/10161/2015/09/23/the-effectiveness-of-the-self-regulation-of-fundraising-in-scotland-an-informal-review

The Lifecycle of a charity

throes of development, perhaps taking on staff or renting a building, or even for the few thinking about,advice service Gillespie Macandrew, The Cranfield Trust, Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council and,We’ll highlight what you need to think about right from the start and the work and timescales involved,There will be time to consider whether you should have members, what legal structure is the most appropriate,There will be resources available from SCVO’s Information Service and HR and Employment Support Service

https://scvo.scot/p/52381/2022/07/25/the-lifecycle-of-a-charity

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

Free Legal Advice Service which for over a decade has given nearly 1,500 hours of professional expertise,The SCVO Free Legal Advice Service deals with enquiries ranging from charity, property and employment,As well as providing one to one advice, our partners in the service also run regular webinars.,It’s essential to get professional financial advice.,if you’re a SCVO member.

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

January Resolutions - get fit, governance style!

of the Code principles focuses on organisational purpose and states that ‘a well-run board is clear about,Working on SCVO’s Information Service I regularly come across organisations that have got into trouble,This can lead to all kinds of problems resulting in an email to enquiries@scvo.scot .,What about if you’re thinking of having a paid member of staff on your board?,If you need help, the SCVO Information Service offers up to two hours free legal advice to SCVO members

https://scvo.scot/p/29155/2019/01/16/january-resolutions-get-fit-governance-style

Gather round & I’ll tell you all about SCVO's top two info service enquiries...

We get over 1,200 enquiries on the SCVO Information Service every year.,Everything from setting up a charity, to taking on a new member of staff, to help with writing a safeguarding,With experts from SCVO’s Pro Bono Legal and Tax Advice Services, as well as our own Information Service,And there’s even talk of a Naked Treasurer being there…bet you can’t resist seeing what that’s all about,With access to free, practical information and the opportunity to find out more about the big issues

https://scvo.scot/p/34498/2020/01/21/gather-round-ill-tell-you-all-about-scvos-top-two-info-service-enquiries