SCVO's offices and phone lines will close at 12pm on Tuesday 24 December. Our teams will respond to any calls or emails as soon as possible on Monday 6 January 2025. While our offices are closed there's lots of helpful information on our website. Thank you to the many staff and volunteers across the voluntary sector in Scotland who will continue to deliver important services during the festive period. We want to say thank you for all your work and the vital contribution that you make to the communities you serve across Scotland.
SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)
Non-profit Organizations
The national membership organisation for charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises in Scotland.
About us
SCVO is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland. Our mission is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact. We're passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with our community of over 3,800 members and supporters, we believe that a thriving voluntary sector should be at the heart of a successful, fair and inclusive Scotland. We tirelessly lobby and campaign to advance the interests of our members and the people and communities that they support, and empower people to make a difference in their communities by providing affordable services and office spaces, and access to quality information and resources. We also encourage digital participation, create networking opportunities, increase access to volunteer and job opportunities, and run hundreds of training courses throughout the year.
- Website
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https://scvo.scot/
External link for SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1943
- Specialties
- Membership, Campaigning, Payroll Services, ICT Services, Recruitment, Serviced Office Accommodation, Third sector, Digital, Charity, Voluntary Organisations, Social Enterprises, Scotland, Information , Advice, Lobbying, and voluntary sector
Locations
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Primary
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15 Mansfield Place
Edinburgh, GB
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Fairways House
Fairways Business Park
Castle Heather, Inverness IV2 6AA, GB
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199 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow, Scotland G2 3EX, GB
Employees at SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)
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Andrew Stewart
Now “resting” awaiting someone suitable
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John Fitzgerald
Digital Evolution Manager at SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)
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Kirsten Hogg
Policy and research for social good I Head of Policy and Research, SCVO I Director, Scottish Futures Forum
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Ian Horsburgh
IT Manager at SCVO
Updates
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Our offices are closed at the moment and our teams will respond to any calls, messages or emails as soon as possible after 6 January 2025. There's lots of information on our website www.scvo.scot. We hope you're all having a lovely festive season.
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The festive season is upon us but it's not too late to book your place for the #SCVOGathering 2025. Join us: 📆 4th and 5th February 2025 📍 Edinburgh International Conference Centre 🔗 https://buff.ly/3Dr3Uyo
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ICYMI bookings are OPEN for the #SCVOGathering 2025... Join us: 📆 4th and 5th February 2025 📍 Edinburgh International Conference Centre 🔗 https://buff.ly/3VLliEi Choose from 70+ sessions, visit 70+ stands at the exhibition, enjoy networking, learning, catching up with colleagues or meeting new people... there's something for everyone. The Gathering is the UK's largest FREE event for the voluntary sector... don't miss it!
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Our end of 2024 Digishift was all about taking stock of what's working in organisations committed to digital change, what needs to change and what they'll commit to in 2025. In this fast paced hour of discussion we explored everything from digital strategy AI to getting buy in across your organisation. Watch now: https://buff.ly/41Ggnbx
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The Scottish Budget was introduced to parliament on December 4. This webinar will help voluntary organisations to understand some of the high-level implications of the budget for the Scottish economy, local government, and the voluntary sector. Sign up: https://buff.ly/4gk5hNY
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Just added: the First Minister, John Swinney MSP, at the Gathering 2025. Here are all the details: - 'The voluntary sector’s role in delivering the First Minister’s priorities' with the First Minister, John Swinney MSP - Tuesday 4th February 2025 - 7:45am arrival for 8:30am start * Places are limited at this much-anticipated event so please book now to avoid disappointment. We've added the link to book in the comments. * You’re invited to hear the First Minister's thoughts on how the voluntary sector will help to achieve his government's priorities. The First Minister has set out four priorities for his government: eradicating child poverty, growing Scotland’s economy, tackling the climate emergency, and improving Scotland’s public services. In this session, SCVO will facilitate discussion between the First Minister and the voluntary organisations on the sector’s key role in achieving these priorities. #SCVOGathering
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We're pleased to welcome Ben Supple from The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and Steven Marwick from Inspiring Scotland to SCVO's board of trustees as newly co-opted board members. Our trustees play a key role in making sure that SCVO stays true to our mission and values, serving the interests of our members and the wider voluntary sector. Congratulations Ben and Steven on your appointments. #CharityGovernance
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