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Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations
A Charity Registered in Scotland SC013885 and Company Limited by Guarantee SC0177372
Tigh Lisigarry, Bridge Road, Portree, Isle of Skye. IV51 9ER
Skye & Lochalsh Third Sector Support
As a rural delivery partner for the Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI) we provide free support to third sector organisations in Skye and Lochalsh.
CONTACT 01478 612921
Email info@slcvo.org.uk
We offer comprehensive support for third sector organisations including:
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Governance, legal structures and constitutions
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Reviewing organisational purpose and powers.
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Developing your group and heath checks
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Community engagement and support to identify needs
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Strategic planning and board development
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Exploring funding options
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Crisis support - Note this does not include mediation during broader conflicts.
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Coaching on best practices.
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Providing insights into the community planning landscape in Highland.
If you're starting a new community group, we offer free toolkits to guide you through each step—from forming a steering group to choosing the right legal structure and drafting your constitution. Everything is clearly laid out and easy to download from our website. We also provide one-to-one support to help you put these tools into action, whether that’s planning, governance, or finding funding. To book a session email us directly for help info@slcvo.org.uk
Download our group start-up guides here
HTSI Good Governance Toolkit
will help guide you through starting an organisation, managing an organisation and its people and what to do when things go wrong.
OSCR -Managing a Charity
If you are a trustee or are involved in managing a charity in Scotland, OSCR's resources and guidance will help ensure your charity is well-run and meets its legal requirements.
SCVO - Running your Organisation
This guide helps you to solve problems and run effective voluntary organisation including governance, finance and managing people
Volunteer Scotland
Online guidance and resources help you create and manage your volunteering programme.