Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations (SLCVO) is a community development organisation dedicated to supporting the social, health and community wellbeing of Skye and Lochalsh.

 

We regularly review our strategic aims and objectives, with the most recent review completed in March 2026. If you have any comments or feedback, please contact SLCVO Chief Officer, Jo-Anne Ford, at jo.ford@slcvo.org.uk.

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Strategic Aims

• Community Led Service Delivery SLCVO will deliver responsive, community led services that reflect local needs and help build stronger, more resilient communities. 

• Sector Leadership and Innovation SLCVO will strengthen its role as the recognised leader, representative body and driver of innovation for the third sector in Skye and Lochalsh. 

• Financial Sustainability SLCVO will ensure long term financial stability through sound financial planning, diversified income streams and proactive resource management. 
   

Aim 1: Community Led Service Delivery Objectives

• Provide high-quality support, guidance and capacity building to third sector organisations and community groups, including governance, development and volunteering best practice.

• Act as a central hub for information and intelligence on the third sector in Skye and Lochalsh, demonstrating its contribution to local outcomes and national priorities.

• Actively promote and support volunteering, increasing participation and strengthening community involvement across the region.

• Develop and deliver co-produced approaches to health, wellbeing, social care and welfare services that reflect local priorities and improve outcomes.

• Strengthen collaboration and shared learning between third sector organisations, communities and statutory partners to support effective, community-led service delivery.

Aim 2: Sector Leadership and Innovation Objectives

• Provide a strong, coherent and influential voice for the third sector in local and national policy, planning and decision-making.

• Increase third sector participation and influence in community planning and the development of policy and legislation.

• Lead and facilitate partnership working across the third, public and private sectors to address community needs and inequalities.

• Promote and support innovation by developing and sharing new approaches that enhance collaboration, resilience and community impact.

• Use data, insight and community intelligence to inform service design, policy development and strategic decision-making.

Aim 3: Financial Sustainability Objectives

• Diversify and grow income streams, including funding, contracts and asset-based income, to support long-term sustainability.

• Maintain appropriate financial reserves in line with organisational policy and best practice.

• Align financial planning and resource allocation with strategic priorities and community impact.

• Strengthen financial management, governance and reporting to support effective decision-making and accountability.

• Invest in organisational capacity, including staff and systems, to ensure sustainable and high-quality service delivery.

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Charitable Purposes

The advancement of citizenship and community development within Highland including:

• The promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness of efficiency of charities

• Rural and urban development and regeneration

• Such other similar charitable purposes and the company from time to time determines

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