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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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Information for new trustees

your organisation’s purpose It’s vital as a trustee that you know about what your organisation was set,up to do, how it’s trying to achieve its aims and who it’s trying to help.,Make sure you’re in control Ask for copies of any key policies on areas such as risk, safeguarding and,There may also be other regulators that you need to report to, and you should ensure you’re up to date

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee/information-for-new-charity-trustees

Guide to organisational change

people will be at risk of redundancy.The redundancy process also includes selecting staff, communicating,staff to plan for the future, post redundancy.It’s important to note that your plan should not be final,You must back up your scores with written evidence.You can give different scores for each part of the,those at risk.,minimum of one digital group session where the participant will receive advice and information in a group setting

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/guide-to-organisational-change

Essential digital skills

and media links I can log in remotely to my email and other work-related communication tools I can post,Here are some questions you may wish to answer when considering online safety: Which offline risk factors,What support does this individual need to achieve the greatest benefits to them of being online, whilst,reducing risk?,; Offering additional technical safeguard support, e.g. help setting up certain parental controls; Devoting

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/understanding-digital-inclusion/essential-digital-skills

The five challenges

2018, BT, who are under statutory obligation to provide a social tariff, have improved their offer, upping,Actions 6-11 Housing associations and residential accommodation should consider ways they can provide,There should also be an exploration of how connectivity can become considered as an ‘essential utility,’, with protection for vulnerable customers, reducing risks related to upselling and minimising credit,Charities should consider accessing the Good Things Foundation’s National Data Bank, for free short-term

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/roadmap/the-five-challenges-3

Building fabric

maintenance and servicing can help: Increase the lifetime of your building reduce running costs mitigate risks

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/building-fabric

Commission calls for changes to make Scotland more resilient

NEWS 25 October 2021 by Gareth Jones
Management
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
The RSE’s Post Covid-19 Futures Commission is making several recommendations for decision-makers

https://tfn.scot/news/commission-calls-for-changes-to-make-scotland-more-resilient

Empty homes project praised

NEWS 20 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
Regeneration & Housing
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

Is a poverty of ambition holding our sector back?

OPINION 23 October 2020 by Nathan Sparling
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#NeverMoreNeeded
HIV Scotland
Nathan Sparling sets a challenge to Scotland's voluntary sector to cast aside fear and be ambitious about recovery #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/opinion/is-a-poverty-of-ambition-holding-our-sector-back

Campaign launched to oppose privatisation of care homes

NEWS 1 May 2023 by Robert Armour
Management
Health & Social Care
Unios come together as four care homes are set to be privatised by the council

https://tfn.scot/news/campaign-launched-to-oppose-privatisation-of-care-homes

Plan aims to tackle social care recruitment crisis

NEWS 19 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
Management
Small community teams and a national campaign to promote social care as a career are among the initiatives

https://tfn.scot/news/plan-aims-to-tackle-social-care-recruitment-crisis