SLCVO

Aims and Objectives

• To provide support and guidance to third sector organisations and community groups in their set-up, development and volunteering best practice 

• To activity encourage and support volunteering in Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross

• To be a point of information and intelligence about third sector organisations in Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross and how how they contribute to local outcomes and national strategies

• To build third sector influence and participation in community planning and the development of policy and legislation

• To support the sharing of knowledge and co-production between third sector organisations and statutory bodies  

• To work in collaboration with the third, public and private sector to meet the needs of communities

• To support the health, safety and well-being of SLCVO staff and volunteers

The advancement of citizenship and community development within Highland including:

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• 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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Principal Office

Tigh Lisigarry
Bridge Road
Portree
Isle Of Skye

IV51 9ER

Charitable Purposes

Staff and Trustees

Jo-Anne Ford

Cheif Officer 

Jo's primary role is the management and development Skye and Lochalsh CVO. She has been with the charity for nine years and has an extensive knowledge of the local third sector landscape. She supports groups in their operational and strategic development as well as risk management and crisis support

Peter Urquhart Chair

Peter joined SLCVO's board in September 1997. 

Dr Di Van Ruitenbeck

Di joined SLCVO's board in November 2017

Samantha-Jo McArthur

Community Development Officer

Sammy-Jo has worked for SLCVO for six years during which time she has gained a Diploma in Community Development from Dundee University. She supports groups in all aspects of their set-up and running and specialises in volunteer management and development.

Clive Pearson Vice Chair

Clive joined SLCVO's board in November 2006.

Gordon Higgins 

Gordon joined SLCVO's board in April 2016

Claire Nairn

Community Development Administrator

Claire has been with SLCVO since November 2018. She joined the team to cover maternity leave however, became a permanent member of staff in August 2019 and is now the Skye and Lochalsh Befrienders Co-Ordinator as well as SLCVO's financial and office administrator.

Jryna Batters Treasurer

Jryna joined SLCVO's board in December 2017

Julie Mace

Julie joined SLCVO's board in January 2020

Jim Towers

Jim joined SLCVO's board in April 2014