Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
AbbreviationSCVO
Formation1943 (1943)
TypeUmbrella body
Headquarters19A Canning Street, Edinburgh
Region
Scotland
Membership2,300 (approx.)
Chief executive
Anna Fowlie
Convener
Richard Jennings
Staff100
Websitewww.scvo.scot

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership body for Scotland’s voluntary organisations. SCVO's mission is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in building a flourishing society and support them to do work that has a positive impact.

SCVO is passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with a community of 3,300 (approx.) members and supporters, SCVO believes that a thriving voluntary sector should be at the heart of a successful, fair and inclusive Scotland.

SCVO provides services and support to the third sector in Scotland to advance shared values and interests. The organisation employs approximately 100 staff.