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Useful contacts
Coronavirus support for Businesses in Scotland - Find Business Support Provides a list of business support,and advice options, including payments and guidance for safe operating Health and Safety Executive (,mental health information hub | SAMH Support and information on mental health during coronavirus, including,a list of organisations offering help Scottish Government Coronavirus in Scotland Latest information,from Scottish Government on restrictions, safety and public health guidance
Coronavirus Third Sector Information Hub
We are still providing guidance and support to help organisations respond to the pandemic, but this is,now part of our main website: HR and employment Digital support Finding funding Events Celebrating the,Coronavirus Information Hub The info hub was launched in March 2020, as a ‘single source of truth’ for,to highlight problems, interpret guidance and award emergency funding.,Other key topics were coronavirus restrictions (10% of traffic), employee support (10% of traffic) and
#NeverMoreNeeded Resources
Ten top tips for lobbying For guidance on engaging with local or national politicians to help them understand,why your organisation is #NeverMoreNeeded, take a look at our top ten lobbying tips.,ways to get charity stories out there - and we've pulled together a press coverage Q&A to help your organisation,experience at the forefront of your fundraising despite the impact of coronavirus.,Here are some ideas about how to support charity or community partners through coronavirus and beyond
https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/resources
What SCVO has done
to 50,000 people across the country who are digitally excluded Kept regular contact with our sister organisations,Information, resources and support We also provided practical information, resources and support.,your organisation, governance, fundraising, volunteering and much more. upscaled our activity on digital,zoom calls to talk about all things digital and Opendoor webinars where we discuss the big issues for organisations,Service to help voluntary organisations manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and support best
Returning to the workplace
Now that Scotland have moved beyond Level 0, a gradual return to the office is underway for many organisations,This section has information and guidance about this process, including things to think about in relation,This should always be a priority, but especially during the Coronavirus recovery.,Supporting Occupational Medicine have multiple resources available, including a person-based risk assessment,Engaging with your employees is essential for maintaining productivity and wellbeing throughout your organisation
https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/returning-to-the-workplace
Voluntary sector organisations
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,why your organisation is #NeverMoreNeeded, take a look at our top ten lobbying tips.,Institute of Fundraising has created online resources to offer practical suggestions on how to keep the supporter,experience at the forefront of your fundraising despite the impact of coronavirus.
Top tips for businesses to support #NeverMoreNeeded
Scottish society needs a thriving voluntary sector to support people when they need it most and so do,If your organisation is a funder, take a look at SCVO’s guide to best practise for funders during Coronavirus,Corporate volunteering While financial support from corporate organisations is always welcome; the professional,to volunteer – it could provide them with valuable management or people skills that will serve your organisation,Corporate volunteers can donate their time to help manage, shape and guide charities through the coronavirus
Hybrid working
Despite the challenges of changing the way your organisation works, there are many benefits of hybrid,the need for unnecessary online meetings.Introducing regular social opportunities where possible to support,This is likely to support recruiting the best people for the role.Ensuring the induction process is suitable,Can the culture of your organisation be emulated online?,ChecklistDownload CIPD's Case for Flexible WorkingDownload Examples of Flexible WorkingDownload Flexible Working Guidance
https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/future-of-work
Safety and security
This lets you do a risk assessment and agree, as an organisation, how you will manage any risks you identify,For example at the start of the coronavirus crisis there was a big focus on Zoom which led to helpful,Once you complete this process you should write down how you plan to use the tool, and what risks your organisation,for face-to-face support.,The youthwork and learning disability sectors have produced a wealth of guidance that can help you work
https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/digital-services/safety-security
Top tips for the public to support #NeverMoreNeeded
There are loads of organisations in your community looking for volunteers from befrienders to charity,If you have management skills or are looking to develop some, then many organisations will be interested,If you approach an organisation and don’t get a response, don’t lose heart.,The pandemic has been logistically challenging for all organisations, and volunteering has been scaled,Legacy giving Coronavirus has led to a rise in people writing wills or updating their wills.