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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.

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Criminal records checks

You must be registered with Disclosure Scotland or use the services of an 'umbrella body' if you want,person must disclose all convictions - including spent ones - if the job offered falls into an exempted category

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/recruitment-selection/guide-to-pre-employment-checks/criminal-records-checks

2020

A special commendation was also made in this category to Euan MacDonald from Euan’s Guide.,; Adult Carers & Dementia Services; Vintage Vibes, addressing isolation in over 60’s; Employment Training,Demonstrating digital – Simon Community Scotland Despite a restructure, launching new services, merging,employee applications have increased, and income has gone up by 300% despite having no fundraising posts,A special commendation was also made in this category to Moira Anderson Foundation.

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

New service delivery models

This page gives an overview of some key principles behind digital service delivery.,See this guide from Cast on the principles behind developing good digital services. ,Pinned posts that stay at the top of your feed are useful for this. ,quickly, a Twitter thread or ‘view-only’ link to a Google Doc is more accessible and just as quick to post,See also our blog post on questions about privacy and security when using Zoom.If you’re running a Zoom

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

2021

, providing training and free Naloxone by post to any adult in Scotland.,Our colleague Suzanne Gallagher has done an awe inspiring job of running this service from her front,I feel very proud to work with such inspiring colleagues, services and young people each day.”,We are especially delighted to have won in the Community Action Category as, from the outset, Cumbernauld,A special commendation was given in the Charity of the Year category to Scran Academy SCIO.

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

TFN’s free events service

TFN has a new free events service for charities and voluntary organisations

https://tfn.scot/news/tfn-free-events-service

Fife Gingerbread is the People’s Choice

Record number of votes cast to crown lone-parent family support charity

https://tfn.scot/news/fife-gingerbread-is-the-peoples-choice

Asylum seekers failed by coronavirus lockdown

Refugees seeking asylum are still being forced to travel to Liverpool to hand in documents.

https://tfn.scot/news/asylum-seekers-failed-by-coronavirus-lockdown

Empty homes project praised

YMCA Glenrothes has been recognised for its work in revamping empty housing for use by those at risk of homelessness

https://tfn.scot/news/empty-homes-project-praised

Skills deficit leading to vacant roles in third sector

Organisations need to increase training if they are to fill vacancies

https://tfn.scot/news/skills-defecit-leading-to-vacant-roles-in-third-sector

How can housing associations tackle poverty and inequality?

Sponsored content: SFHA’s Housing Now, Housing’s Future: Poverty and Inequality Conference, takes place on 18 February

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-can-housing-associations-tackle-poverty-and-inequality