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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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Useful contacts

ACAS Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees | Acas Employment advice for employees,Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) Responding to coronavirus | CIPD Includes information for,for safe operating Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Coronavirus: latest information and advice - HSE,mental health information hub | SAMH Support and information on mental health during coronavirus, including,from Scottish Government on restrictions, safety and public health guidance

https://scvo.scot/support/coronavirus/useful-contacts

Annual leave and coronavirus

The impact of COVID-19 may mean it is difficult for workers to take all their statutory annual leave,For assistance, Government guidance was produced on 13 May 2020 which sets out that employers should,ability of the remainder of the available workforce to provide cover for the worker going on leave The guidance,The guidance states that it is not likely that furloughed workers will need to carry leave over because,for employers to give workers notice of their right to carry leave over, however, it may be useful to inform

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/leave/guide-to-holiday-entitlement-and-pay/annual-leave-and-coronavirus

Voluntary sector organisations

experiences online to start using #NeverMoreNeeded when sharing on social media to enable us to find relevant information,You can get involved by sharing your/your organisation's experience of dealing with the impact of coronavirus,Ten top tips for lobbying For guidance on engaging with local or national politicians to help them understand,on how to keep the supporter experience at the forefront of your fundraising despite the impact of coronavirus

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/stories/voluntary-sector-organisations

Coronavirus advice for social landlords

The Scottish Housing Regulator has said social landlords must be aware of the impact the virus could have

https://tfn.scot/news/coronavirus-advice-for-social-landlords

New service delivery models

For more detailed information of the main topics to explore when moving your services to digital channels,See also the Coronavirus Tech Handbook for a growing crowd-sourced guide to running remote meetings.If,For small informal groups a quick WhatsApp video chat (up to 4 people) or a Google Hangout meeting can,voluntary sector organisations basing their work on face-to-face contact, social distancing during the Covid,-19 pandemic is presenting real challenges.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/service-delivery

Coronavirus: fundraisers told to keep calm and carry on

Fundraisers and charities should go ahead with planned events – despite the growing coronavirus outbreak

https://tfn.scot/news/coronavirus-fundraisers-told-to-keep-calm-and-carry-on

Palliative care workers given coronavirus advice

Marie Curie has published guidance for health and social care professionals.

https://tfn.scot/news/palliative-care-workers-given-coronavirus-advice

Coronavirus update from the regulator

Maureen Mallon from OSCR gives guidance for charities on how to cope with the coronavirus outbreak

https://tfn.scot/opinion/coronavirus-update-from-the-regulator

£20m coronavirus support fund launched

Charities can now apply for vital funding to help them stabilise and manage cash flows through the crisis

https://tfn.scot/news/20m-coronavirus-support-fund-launched

Covid-19 Impact on the Cultural Sector: Snap Survey Results

Covid-19/Coronavirus.,This interim report provides a summary of the impact of Covid-19 on the Cultural Sector in Scotland,,Information and guidance as to how to keep audiences interested who are used to in-person events; including,It may be useful for Skills Development Scotland to provide guidance for those whose careers were just

https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/covid-19-impact-on-the-cultural-sector-snap-survey-results