SLCVO

SLCVO’s support services are funded by the Scottish Government through our contract with the Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI). This funding allows us to provide advice, guidance, training, and development support to community groups and organisations across Skye and Lochalsh at no cost to those accessing the service.​

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Experienced, Local Support

Our Third Sector Support Team brings together more than 25 years of experience supporting community groups, charities, and voluntary organisations. We regularly undertake training and professional development to ensure our knowledge and skills remain up to date and reflect the latest guidance, funding opportunities, and best practice.

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Jo-Anne Ford has worked with SLCVO for over 16 years and has a background in business analysis and project management. She has become a trusted source of support for many local organisations, particularly in relation to organisational development, change management, project planning, and funding application reviews.

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Michelle Seviour has more than 25 years of experience in third sector support and has worked with numerous start-up and developing community groups. Her expertise focuses on community engagement, identifying local need, and helping organisations establish strong governance arrangements and solid foundations from which they can grow.

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Our local team is supported by a wider network of HTSI partners from across Highland, bringing specialist expertise in areas such as finance and accounting, social enterprise and charity management. ​​

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Support at your pace

Our Community Toolkit guides are practical, easy‑to‑use resources designed to support your organisation as you learn and grow. Each guide is downloadable and self-directed, giving you the flexibility to build knowledge, develop skills, and tackle challenges in your own time. Browse the toolkit here

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Tailored support

SLCVO offers enhanced services including community profiling, engagement, and funding application development to help you move from ideas to action. These bespoke services are available on a commissioned basis.
Get in touch to explore what we can do together. info@slcvo.org.uk

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Partnerships, Networks & Representation

We help groups and communities connect with one another, build strong partnerships, and ensure local voices are heard. This includes supporting collaborative projects, facilitating local forums and networks, encouraging participation in consultations and engagement activities, and representing community perspectives at regional and national levels.

 

We also support the Third Sector Representation Pathways, helping organisations and individuals contribute to decision-making processes and influence policies that affect their communities. For more information see below:

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• The Skye and Lochalsh Health, Wellbeing, Welfare and Social Care (HWWS) Collaboration 

• The Skye & Lochalsh Reduce Reuse Recycle (RRR) Collaboration

• Highland Community Health and Social Care Working Group

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