{{>scvo_section-membership-header}} Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all sizes Shape the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland {{#>global_access-control rule="not-any" roles="member"}} {{>scvo_section-membership-eligibility}} {{/global_access-control}} {{#>global_tabs tabs_id="membership_bands" tab_1_id="members" tab_1_title="Members" tab_2_id="supporters" tab_2_title="Supporters"}} {{#>global_tabs-section id="members"}} FREE (for organisations with under £100k annual income) £0 per year Membership highlightsOur members say they love: Funding Scotland Premium Access to our Information Service support Free legal advice Exclusive members' e-bulletin and sector news updates 30% discount on training and events More about member benefits SMALL (for organisations with £100k - £500k annual income) £279 per year Membership highlightsOur members say they love: Funding Scotland Premium Free legal advice Policy network and news insights Specialist advice from our Information Officers Access to sector salary insights More about member benefits MEDIUM (for organisations with £500k - £3m annual income) £449 per year Membership highlightsOur members say they love: Funding Scotland Premium 30% discount on training and events Member-only networks Exclusive access to TFN content and advertising discounts Policy network and news insights More about member benefits LARGE (for organisations with £3m+ annual income) £749 per year Membership highlightsOur members say they love: Funding Scotland Premium Training discounts and supplier partner offers Access to membership networks Exclusive members' e-bulletin and sector news updates Access to our Information Service support More about member benefits {{/global_tabs-section}} {{#>global_tabs-section id="supporters"}} INDIVIDUAL £119 per year Supporter membership highlightsOur supporters say they love: Connecting and networking with voluntary sector organisations Exclusive webinars and events Exclusive supporters' e-bulletin and sector news updates Priority booking for the Gathering More about supporter benefits SMALLER ORGANISATION (under £500k annual income) £299 per year Supporter membership highlightsOur supporters say they love: Funding Scotland Premium Exclusive webinars and events Exclusive supporters' e-bulletin and sector news updates Connecting and networking with voluntary sector organisations at events More about supporter benefits LARGER ORGANISATION (£500k+ annual income) £899 per year Supporter membership highlightsOur supporters say they love: Funding Scotland Premium Being part of a movement dedicated to achieving the ambitions of the voluntary sector in Scotland Exclusive access to Goodmoves Salary Guide and SJC salary scales Exclusive supporters' e-bulletin and sector news updates More about supporter benefits {{/global_tabs-section}} {{/global_tabs}} {{#>global_modal id="member-free" title="Membership benefits" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="stars"}} Be part of a community Join a movement dedicated to achieving the ambitions of Scotland’s voluntary sector Personalised My SCVO account with access to all your membership benefits, subscription details and tailored and exclusive content Access exclusive SCVO member-only networks – Policy Network and Communications Network for expert and peer-to-peer advice Be the first to know about and have priority booking at our annual flagship events: The Gathering and The Charity Awards and receive £100 discount on hosting an event at The Gathering Join one of our regular welcome meetings to meet the SCVO team, learn about your membership benefits and ask questions Practical help running your organisation Exclusive member-only access to Funding Scotland Premium features, funding information and alerts. Up to 2 hours FREE legal, VAT and TAX advice from our partners Up to 2 hours of FREE employment law advice from our partners A 30-minute digital check-up consultation to make better use of digital 1:1 extra in-depth support on all aspects of setting up and running your voluntary organisation Access to exclusive templates and model policies and other great resources Exclusive access to our Goodmoves Salary Guide and SJC salary scales on COSLA website Access to an exclusive network of supply partners to support SCVO members, offering high quality and good value, with discounts available Join our Payroll Service with no joining fee – saving £50 Learning and development opportunities Enjoy a huge 30% off our training courses and paid events Access member-exclusive events and webinars All the latest policy insights, sector news and current affairs Get the latest news, training, events and funding updates in our fortnightly members' bulletin Access to the latest Third Force News (TFN) updates, opportunities to contribute to TFN and exclusive membership discount on TFN adverts {{#>global_access-control rule="not-any" roles="member"}} {{>scvo_button-join-or-continue}} {{/global_access-control}} {{/global_modal}} {{#>global_modal id="member-small" title="Membership benefits" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="stars"}} Be part of a community Join a movement dedicated to achieving the ambitions of Scotland’s voluntary sector Personalised My SCVO account with access to all your membership benefits, subscription details and tailored and exclusive content Access exclusive SCVO member-only networks – Policy Network and Communications Network for expert and peer-to-peer advice Be the first to know about and have priority booking at our annual flagship events: The Gathering and The Charity Awards and receive £100 discount on hosting an event at The Gathering Join one of our regular welcome meetings to meet the SCVO team, learn about your membership benefits and ask questions Learning and development opportunities Enjoy a huge 30% off our training courses and paid events Access member-exclusive events and webinars Practical help running your organisation Exclusive member-only access to Funding Scotland Premium features, funding information and alerts. Up to 2 hours FREE legal, VAT and TAX advice from our partners Up to 2 hours of FREE employment law advice from our partners A 30-minute digital check-up consultation to make better use of digital 1:1 extra in-depth support on all aspects of setting up and running your voluntary organisation Access to exclusive templates and model policies and other great resources Exclusive access to our Goodmoves Salary Guide and SJC salary scales on COSLA website Access to an exclusive network of supply partners to support SCVO members, offering high quality and good value, with discounts available Join our Payroll Service with no joining fee – saving £50 All the latest policy insights, sector news and current affairs Get the latest news, training, events and funding updates in our fortnightly members' bulletin Access to the latest Third Force News (TFN) updates, opportunities to contribute to TFN and exclusive membership discount on TFN adverts {{#>global_access-control rule="not-any" roles="member"}} {{>scvo_button-join-or-continue}} {{/global_access-control}} {{/global_modal}} {{#>global_modal id="member-medium" title="Membership benefits" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="stars"}} Learning and development opportunities Enjoy a huge 30% off our training courses and paid events and a massive 15% discount on our sought-after senior leaders programme Apply for our in-demand, member-exclusive and free of charge, middle managers digital leadership programme Access member-exclusive events and webinars throughout the year Be part of a community Join a movement dedicated to achieving the ambitions of Scotland’s voluntary sector Personalised My SCVO account with access to all your membership benefits, subscription details and tailored and exclusive content Access exclusive SCVO member-only networks – Policy Network and Communications Network for expert and peer-to-peer advice Be the first to know about and have priority booking at our annual flagship events: The Gathering and The Charity Awards and receive £100 discount on hosting an event at The Gathering Join one of our regular welcome meetings to meet the SCVO team, learn about your membership benefits and ask questions Practical help running your organisation Exclusive member-only access to Funding Scotland Premium features, funding information and alerts. A 30-minute digital check-up consultation to make better use of digital 1:1 support on all aspects of running your voluntary organisation Exclusive access to our Goodmoves Salary Guide and SJC salary scales on COSLA website Access to an exclusive network of supply partners to support SCVO members, offering high quality and good value, with discounts available Join our Payroll Service with no joining fee – saving £50 All the latest policy insights, sector news and current affairs Get the latest news, training, events and funding updates in our fortnightly members' bulletin Access to the latest Third Force News (TFN) updates, opportunities to contribute to TFN and exclusive membership discount on TFN adverts {{#>global_access-control rule="not-any" roles="member"}} {{>scvo_button-join-or-continue}} {{/global_access-control}} {{/global_modal}} {{#>global_modal id="member-large" title="Membership benefits" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="stars"}} Learning and development opportunities Enjoy a huge 30% off our training courses and paid events and a massive 15% discount on our sought-after senior leaders programme Apply for our in-demand, member-exclusive, middle managers digital leadership programme Access member-exclusive events and webinars Be part of a community Join a movement dedicated to achieving the ambitions of Scotland’s voluntary sector Through your membership fees, support the smallest voluntary organisations to join SCVO for free Personalised My SCVO account with access to all your membership benefits, subscription details and tailored and exclusive content Access exclusive SCVO member-only networks – Policy Network and Communications Network for expert and peer-to-peer advice Be the first to know about and have priority booking at our annual flagship events: The Gathering and The Charity Awards and receive £100 discount on hosting an event at The Gathering Join one of our regular welcome meetings to meet the SCVO team, learn about your membership benefits and ask questions Practical help running your organisation Exclusive member-only access to Funding Scotland Premium features, funding information and alerts. A 30-minute digital check-up consultation to make better use of digital 1:1 support on all aspects of running your voluntary organisation Exclusive access to our Goodmoves Salary Guide and SJC salary scales on COSLA website Access to an exclusive network of supply partners to support SCVO members, offering high quality and good value, with discounts available Join our Payroll Service with no joining fee – saving £50 All the latest policy insights, sector news and current affairs Get the latest news, training, events and funding updates in our fortnightly members' bulletin Access to the latest Third Force News (TFN) updates, opportunities to contribute to TFN and exclusive membership discount on TFN adverts {{#>global_access-control rule="not-any" roles="member"}} {{>scvo_button-join-or-continue}} {{/global_access-control}} {{/global_modal}} {{#>global_modal id="supporter-individual" title="Membership benefits" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="stars"}} Be part of a community Become part of a movement that is dedicated to achieving the ambitions of Scotland’s voluntary sector Create connections with voluntary sector organisations through networking opportunities at events Exclusive events and webinars First look/priority booking for the Gathering and Charity Awards Fortnightly SCVO bulletin with all the latest news, training, events and funding updates Personalised My SCVO account with access to all your subscription details and membership benefits Practical help running your organisation Full access to funding information and updates from Funding Scotland, including exclusive SCVO member-only saved searches and email alerts 1:1 information enquiry support on all aspects of setting up and running voluntary organisations Exclusive resources: Goodmoves Salary Guide, SJC salary scales on COSLA website All the latest sector news and current affairs Access to exclusive content, current and back issues of TFN, with an option of the TFN App for mobile users {{#>global_access-control rule="not-any" roles="member"}} {{>scvo_button-join-or-continue}} {{/global_access-control}} {{/global_modal}} {{#>global_modal id="supporter-under-500k" title="Membership benefits" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="stars"}} Be part of a community Become part of a movement that is dedicated to achieving the ambitions of Scotland’s voluntary sector Create connections with voluntary sector organisations through networking opportunities at events Exclusive events and webinars First look/priority booking for the Gathering and Charity Awards Fortnightly SCVO bulletin with all the latest news, training, events and funding updates Personalised My SCVO account with access to all your subscription details and membership benefits Practical help running your organisation Full access to funding information and updates from Funding Scotland, including exclusive SCVO member-only saved searches and email alerts 1:1 information enquiry support on all aspects of setting up and running voluntary organisations Exclusive resources: Goodmoves Salary Guide, SJC salary scales on COSLA website All the latest sector news and current affairs Access to exclusive content, current and back issues of TFN, with an option of the TFN App for mobile users {{#>global_access-control rule="not-any" roles="member"}} {{>scvo_button-join-or-continue}} {{/global_access-control}} {{/global_modal}} {{#>global_modal id="supporter-over-500k" title="Membership benefits" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="stars"}} Be part of a community Become part of a movement that is dedicated to achieving the ambitions of Scotland’s voluntary sector Create connections with voluntary sector organisations through networking opportunities at events Exclusive events and webinars First look/priority booking for the Gathering and Charity Awards Fortnightly SCVO bulletin with all the latest news, training, events and funding updates Personalised My SCVO account with access to all your subscription details and membership benefits Practical help running your organisation Full access to funding information and updates from Funding Scotland, including exclusive SCVO member-only saved searches and email alerts 1:1 information enquiry support on all aspects of setting up and running voluntary organisations Exclusive resources: Goodmoves Salary Guide, SJC salary scales on COSLA website All the latest sector news and current affairs Access to exclusive content, current and back issues of TFN, with an option of the TFN App for mobile users {{#>global_access-control rule="not-any" roles="member"}} {{>scvo_button-join-or-continue}} {{/global_access-control}} {{/global_modal}} Membership-exclusive events We regularly run sessions to help you make the most of your membersip. Please sign up for one of our upcoming events. {{#gt @root.data.get_events.hits.total.value 0}} {{#each @root.data.get_events.hits.hits}}{{>scvo_event-tile _source hide_organisation=true hide_venue=true hide_categories=true}}{{/each}} {{else}} There are currently no upcoming welcome events, check back soon {{/gt}} Meet our members SCVO members are part of a community of {{toLocaleString @root.data.get_member_count.hits.total}} organisations. Membership directory Our latest members Leuchie House We talked to Colin Leslie, communications and marketing manager at Leuchie House who told us all about their organisation. “Leuchie House provides short respite breaks and 24-hour care to people affected by neurological conditions such as MS, MND, Parkinson’s and the effects of stroke, allowing their families and carers to have a rest. Our greatest success is the care and respite we consistently deliver to people in desperate need of a break. Our neuro-experienced team provides Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, enabling technology, activities, entertainment, and opportunities to relax for our guests in a beautiful country setting. We know there is great need for respite across the country and we want more people to take advantage of the breaks we offer. The biggest challenges we’re facing at the moment are recruitment, and the financial crises around cost-of-living and energy prices. Brexit and the pandemic have left the social care sector facing some serious staffing challenges. We were attracted to join SCVO as members because SCVO is a driving force within Scotland’s charity sector, championing its members’ work and aims, and we wanted to be part of such a collaborative organisation. The resources, training and opportunities available to members, together with the wealth of news and information readily available are really valuable to use. They allow us to keep our finger on the pulse of what is developing within the sector. The Scottish Charity Awards, hosted by SCVO was a highlight for Leuchie. We were thrilled and honoured not only to be part of the Scottish Charity Awards this year, but to win two of the categories (Campaign of the Year and Digital Citizen). It meant a lot to a small independent charity like Leuchie, and underlined the fantastic job our team does day in, day out.” Cancer Support Scotland We talked to Stephanie Quigley, service manager with Cancer Support Scotland who told us all about their organisation. “Cancer Support Scotland is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of people affected by cancer for over 40 years. Providing free counselling, support groups, workshops, complementary therapies and befriending. As a charity we understand the psychological and physiological impact a cancer diagnosis can have on a person with cancer, their loved ones, carers, friends and those bereaved by cancer. All the services provided by our charity are free and are continually evolving, developing to meet the needs of people affected by cancer. Due to the detrimental impact Covid-19 had on people’s mental health and not being able to access face to face services during the pandemic, we expanded to digital platforms for our wellbeing services adding digital and telephone counselling, Zoom Coping with Change workshops, befriending calls and a suite of digital self-help resources which have all been a major success. By adding these digital services, we have become more accessible to people living in rural communities and who are also going through treatment and feeling isolated. In August 2022 we were delighted to resume our face-to-face services which includes counselling, support groups, workshops and complementary therapy. Our wonderful complementary therapy volunteer team lead by our national award-winning therapist have created a bespoke treatment plan tailored to people’s needs. The types of therapy on offer include Reflexology, Reiki, Specialist Oncology Massage and Indian Head Massage. Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, due to these alarming figures and more significantly Covid-19 there were increased rates of anxiety, depression and complex trauma. Therefore, our biggest challenge now is meeting the demands on our free wellbeing services. With a growing number of people accessing our support we must increase our services to meet demand, which takes additional funding and financial support. Understandably, with the cost-of-living crisis, this is becoming increasingly difficult, however we rely on the generosity of the general public to continue this vital lifeline for people affected by cancer across Scotland. We joined SCVO to be part of a nationally recognised organisation, whose mission is to support, promote and develop a confident, sustainable voluntary sector attracted Cancer Support Scotland to join. Additionally, SCVO’s values resonate with values that Cancer Support Scotland strive to deliver daily being responsive, supportive and committed to people affected by cancer in Scotland. All the staff at Cancer Support Scotland take advantage of the wonderful training opportunities available through SCVO. The courses, webinars and events offered are wonderful ways of supporting our team, ensuring they feel confident in their roles with the charity. We’d love fellow SCVO members and members of the public to join in some of our events to help support our work and we encourage people to find out more about our services on our website.” Are you an SCVO member who'd like to feature in "Meet our members"? Head to My SCVO to let us know! We'd love to share your story. Frequently asked questions We'd love to hear from you if you have any questions at all about joining our SCVO membership community. You're welcome to call us on 0800 169 0022 or drop us an email to membership@scvo.scot. One of our membership team members will help you as quickly as we can. You might also find it helpful to have a look through our frequently asked questions, where we've answered some of the questions we're often asked about. {{>global_resources-accordion @root.data.get_faqs type="checkbox" id="membership-faqs"}} {{#>global_modal id="eligibility-criteria" title="Membership eligibility criteria" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="info-circle"}} As the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector in Scotland, we are proud to welcome a diverse range of charities, social enterprises and community groups as SCVO members. Your organisation will be eligible for SCVO membership if you are: A voluntary organisation Not for profit Present in Scotland Working towards the principles of good governance in line with the Scottish Governance Code Non-party political Intended to be long-term Our membership eligibility guidance provides more details on how we define each of these criteria. If you meet the criteria, we would love to have your organisation join our community to enable us to continue supporting, promoting and developing the voluntary sector in Scotland. You will also have access to a range of exclusive membership benefits. Organisations not eligible for membership, including public bodies and businesses, can contribute to our work by joining SCVO as a supporter. Our annual fees are calculated on your annual income. {{/global_modal}} {{#>global_modal id="categories-fees" title="Categories & fees" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="info-circle"}} Member or supporter? Before you apply to join our community, please check if your organisation is eligible to be a member or supporter. If your organisation is based in Scotland and is a non-profit distributing voluntary sector organisation, you could be eligible to become a member of SCVO. If your organisation is a public sector body, community interest company, commercial business or voluntary sector organisation outwith Scotland, you could be eligible to become a supporter of SCVO. Find out more in our eligibility guidance. Categories and fees The membership benefits package is broadly similar across the categories. Fees vary according to affordability and are based on the most recent annual income figure for your organisation. The largest organisations pay slightly more to allow us to offer free access to the smallest organisations. Member categories Income bandMember categoryMembership fee£0k - £100kFree£0.00£100k - £500kSmall£279.00£500k - £3millionMedium£449.00£3million+Large£749.00 Supporter categories Income bandMember categoryMembership feeIndividualsIndividuals£119.00Organisations with income under £500kOrganisations £0k-£500k£299.00Organisations with income £500k+Organisations £500k+£899.00 {{/global_modal}} {{#>global_modal id="eligibility-guidance" title="Membership eligibility guidance" modal_classes="modal-lg" icon="info-circle"}} Organisations must meet the following six criteria, and agree with our values statement, to be eligible for SCVO membership. 1. A voluntary organisation A voluntary organisation is an independent, self-governing body of people who have come together to act for the benefit of the community. Your committee / Board will be independent from national or local government, with the majority of members not representing government or councils. Your organisation must: Have a minimum of two unrelated committee members, who make decisions jointly on behalf of the organisation. Not allow committee members to receive remuneration for any duties related to their governance role. Unincorporated organisations must have a written governing document (a constitution). 2. Not for profit Income will only be used to further the organisation’s aims and objectives. Individuals directing the organisation do not make their living or receive any remuneration from their involvement in the running of the organisation. Credit unions are permitted to distribute any profits from investments to their members. 3. Present in Scotland Organisation must be located in or be actively delivering services in Scotland. If your organisation is located elsewhere in the UK, please also consider joining our counterparts in England, Northern Ireland or Wales. 4. Working towards the principles of good governance Your organisation works towards the principles of good governance in line with the Scottish Governance Code for the third sector. This can be assessed through our online checkup tool. 5. Non-party political SCVO views party political activity as a private, rather than a public, objective, and as such political parties are considered distinct to the voluntary sector. However, civil participation groups and pressure groups campaigning on a specific social need or on behalf of excluded groups are eligible for membership. 6. Intended to be long-term Organisations that have been set up for a fixed period of three years or less, for example, to deliver a short-term project, are not currently eligible for membership. Values statement Organisations must agree with the following statement: “SCVO members believe in a thriving voluntary sector in Scotland that advances equality, tackles poverty, delivers a more inclusive, fair and cohesive society with participation and wellbeing of people and communities at its heart. We, as an organisation, share those values and actively work towards achieving them through actions large and small, as appropriate to our aims and objectives.” {{/global_modal}}