Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations are core funded by the Highland Third Sector Interface to support community groups across Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross. We help groups with setting up and running services volunteering and working with the public sector.
While Covid-19 measures are in place the SLCVO team are continuing to provide these services, as well as assist individuals and community groups undertaking work to support people experiencing the impacts of Covid-19.
As we are working from home the office phone line 01478 612921 is being diverted to staff mobile phones. This will be available between 9am-1pm Monday to Friday to allow for care commitments of staff. Staff will still work their full hours and will respond to emails however, this will be flexible to requirements. Please email for assistance.
Core Activities and Services
Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations bring together and support third sector groups, people and public bodies to make a difference in their communities. We deliver Third Sector support services on behalf of the Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI) and work with the Highland Hospice to run Skye and Lochalsh Befrienders. We also provide administration and consultancy services, as well as printing and room hire in our Portree office.
As a delivery partner for the HTSI we provide free third sector support services to:
-
Support the setting-up and running of voluntary groups and community-led organisations,
-
Develop community capacity,
-
Help people find volunteering opportunities,
-
Develop volunteering best practice,
-
Connect third sector groups to respond to local priorities,
-
Ensure there is a strong third sector voice within local planning structures.
We work with the Highland Hospice to deliver the Skye and Lochalsh Befrienders Service and provide administration and consultancy services including:
-
Printing, room hire and hot desk facilities in Portree (service suspended due to Covid-19)
-
Group membership and administration,
-
Community engagement and consultations,
-
Organisational planning and development.
SLCVO Newsletter June 2020
This edition looks at the enquiries we have been supporting groups with since the start of Covid-19 and our work plan for 2020/21, articles include:
-
How to hold committee meetings and AGM's during Covid-19.
-
Data Protection and PVG's.
-
Looking after volunteers.
-
What next for groups as Covid-19 restrictions are eased?
-
Information about organisations providing specialist support to third sector groups
Download your copy here
Covid-19 Community Group Support
Keep up to date with third sector news and Covid-19 Community Group Information. More
SLCVO ONLINE
SLCVO REPORTS
SLCVO PRIVACY NOTICE
COMMUNITY TOOLKIT
SLCVO's Community Toolkit is a range of downloadable guides that help groups in their set-up, running and development. More
SLCVO NEWSLETTERS
SLCVO Review June 2020
SLCVO Review August 2020 coming soon