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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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Licensing

Some of the activities you might carry out or want to start doing in your village or community hall could,Licence, but many village halls and community buildings are likely to require one.,a Theatre Licence.Gaming, bingo and lotteries Village halls are extremely unlikely to need to become,If you have a raffle that takes place outside an event and is open to the general public, you will need,They give advice and support including guidance on screening films in your community and a 15-minute

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/legal/licensing

Climate confident village halls

Growing Climate Confidence Growing Climate Confidence is a comprehensive digital resource tool from SCVO,You should carry out a simple audit of your community space, to help you identify the most effective,service which is open to charities as well as social enterprises.,Changing the way in which staff, volunteers and users in your community space use energy and controls,Back to: Handbook Next section: Funding for village halls

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/climate

Village halls as digital champions

Village halls are at the heart of our communities –often a place local residents trust to find activities,What can a village hall do?,There's lots a village hall can do to help people feel more confident about using digital, and give them,Tips for turning your village or community hall into a digital hub Here are some top tips for thinking,That’s what makes them ideal places to host digital champions! What can a village hall do?

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/digital/digital-champions

Cost of living crisis: SCVO and Volunteer Scotland briefing for MPs

the calls set out by UK voluntary sector infrastructure bodies in the open letter, as well as our additional,The increase in operating costs is likely to be particularly challenging for physical spaces that are,owned or managed by communities, such as village or church halls, which are vital for community connection,Taking all this evidence into consideration, it is clear that volunteering is under considerable threat,The sector is hugely diverse, ranging from tiny volunteer-run community groups like village halls and

https://scvo.scot/p/55743/2022/11/29/cost-of-living-crisis-scvo-and-volunteer-scotland-briefing-for-mps

SCVO response to Access to Information Rights consultation (Scottish Government)

Therefore, it is right that SCVO approaches this discussion with an open mind.,Voluntary organisations provide tailored support in local communities, deliver vital services and work,above any potential threshold have the resources to absorb costs and already have the training and digital,in local communities, and to promote community connection and resilience.,The sector is hugely diverse, ranging from tiny volunteer-run community groups like village halls and

https://scvo.scot/p/58210/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-access-to-information-rights-consultation

SCVO response to FoI Reform Bill consultation (Katy Clark MSP)

Therefore, it is right that SCVO approaches this discussion with an open mind.,Voluntary organisations provide tailored support in local communities, deliver vital services and work,above any potential threshold have the resources to absorb costs and already have the training and digital,in local communities, and to promote community connection and resilience.,The sector is hugely diverse, ranging from tiny volunteer-run community groups like village halls and

https://scvo.scot/p/58166/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-foi-reform-bill-consultation

Breathing new life into one of Scotland’s oldest social enterprises

St Andrews First Aid has been selling training services to the private sector for half a century, but

https://tfn.scot/features/first-aid-feature

SCVO response to Becoming a Fair Work Nation consultation

It ranges from tiny volunteer-run community groups, like village halls and playgroups, to major public,people and communities to volunteer.,Procurement processes should be open to those who make a meaningful contribution to the Fair Work agenda,and promote digital skills.,We also help with day-to-day stuff, like affordable office space, discounted training courses, funding

https://scvo.scot/p/48075/2021/12/23/becoming-a-fair-work-nation-consultation

SCVO submission to the House of Lords: lessons from coronavirus

groups and village hall committees to over 6,000 social enterprises, approximately 25,000 registered,, outdoor spaces).,for more substantial awards to applicants through two open calls between April and June 2020.,These conversations are currently taking place between the voluntary sector, the Scottish Government,,have become digitally connected during the pandemic and so access vital support.

https://scvo.scot/p/39501/2020/07/10/scvo-submission-to-the-house-of-lords-lessons-from-coronavirus

SCVO response to the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery

groups and village hall committees to more than 6,000 social enterprises, nearly 25,000 registered national,support in a new economy, and charities, social enterprises, and community groups have a crucial role,its community support role in helping individuals and families survive and reaching marginalised groups,support in a new economy, and charities, social enterprises, and community groups have a crucial role,The pandemic has shone a light on the disadvantage faced by the least digitally engaged.

https://scvo.scot/p/38613/2020/05/29/scvo-response-to-the-advisory-group-on-economic-recovery

Our work to help organisations grow their digital capacity is supported by: