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Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations
About Skye and Lochalsh CVO
Aims and Objectives
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To provide support and guidance to third sector organisations and community groups in their set-up, development and volunteering best practice
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To activity encourage and support volunteering in Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross
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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
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To build third sector influence and participation in community planning and the development of policy and legislation
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To support the sharing of knowledge and co-production between third sector organisations and statutory bodies
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To work in collaboration with the third, public and private sector to meet the needs of communities
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To support the health, safety and well-being of SLCVO staff and volunteers
Charitable Purposes
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
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Rural and urban development and regeneration
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Such other similar charitable purposes and the company from time to time determines

Principal Office
Tigh Lisigarry
Bridge Road
Portree
Isle Of Skye
IV51 9ER
Become a Member
SLCVO Membership is free!
Members of SLCVO are made up of Third Sector organisations and individuals across Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross
We value our members as a vital part of the governance and accountability of our organisation. As a member you will receive discounts to SLCVO events, regular newsletters and opportunities to engage with the development of the Third Sector in Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross.
Please email info@slcvo.org.uk if you have any questions or would like an application form.
Staff and Trustees
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Jo-Anne Ford, Chief Officer - Jo.Ford@slcvo.org.uk
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Samantha-Jo McArthur, Community Development Officer and Befrienders Co-ordinator - befrienders@slcvo.org.uk
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Peter Urquhart, Chair - Peter joined SLCVO's board in September 1997
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Clive Pearson, Vice Chair - Clive joined SLCVO's board in November 2006.
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Jryna Batters, Treasurer - Jryna joined SLCVO's board in December 2017
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Dr Di Van Ruitenbeck - Di joined SLCVO's board in November 2017
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Gordon Higgins Gordon joined SLCVO's board in April 2016
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Julie Mace - Julie joined SLCVO's board in January 2020
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Councillor Calum Munro - Calum joined SLCVO's board in December 2020
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Siobhan Barker - Siobhan joined SLCVO's board in November 2021 - trustees@slcvo.org.uk
Governing Documents and Reports
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Memorandum and Articles of Association download here
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Privacy Notice download here
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Annual Report 2022/23
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Annual Accounts 2022/23
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Draft AGM meeting notes 15 November 2022
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Annual Accounts 2021/22
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Annual Report 2021/22
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Annual Accounts 2020/21
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Annual Report 2020/21
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Annual Accounts 2019/20
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Annual Report 2019/20
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Annual Accounts 2018/19
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Annual Report 2018/19
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Annual Accounts 2017/2018
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Annual Report 2017/2018
Contact info@slcvo.org.uk for other policies and more information