The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector. SCVO offers some fantastic free online resources, and we’ve included the links below to take you directly to them.
Setting up a charity
What to consider when setting up a new voluntary organisation, including legal structures and model constitutions
Running your organisation
How to solve problems and run effective and sustainable voluntary organisations. Includes governance, finance and managing people
Closing down an organisation
If your closing down (sometimes called winding up) an organisation, or thinking of it as an option, our guide is here to help you with the process
HR information & resources
Information, tools and templates to help you manage your HR and employee relations including recruitment, benefits, culture and development
Village and community halls handbook
Everything you need to know about setting up and running a community space
Digital
How to deliver digital services, tackle digital exclusion and develop digital skills
Self-study eLearning
Learn at your own pace, and at time that suits you with these free modules
Templates, model policies & checklists
Search SCVO’s archive of useful templates, model policies & checklists
SCVO trustee network
With over 250,000 trustees across the country who help manage, shape and guide voluntary sector organisations, we think its important to provide practical help and information which caters specifically to board members
