01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC003558
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 87
- Postcode
- EH3 8EG
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 03/07/14 as a result of the conversion of a charitable company (Company number: SC 024591], company name: Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
SCVO exists to support, promote and develop the Scottish Charity Sector. As a membership organisation we do this by providing advice and support, a range of paid for services at competitive rates for the sector managing government grants, as well as policy research and influencing, events and working towards greater digital inclusion.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4.1 To promote the voluntary sector, and the effectiveness and efficiency of charities. 4.2 To advance education, and particularly in relation to (a) matters connected with the establishment, operation and governance of voluntary organisations, (b) the impact of voluntary sector organisations in promoting economic and social wellbeing and (c) issues which are of particular concern to voluntary organisations. And, in each case, with a particular focus on voluntary organisations operating in Scotland
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £5,975,783 | £12,924,646 | 87 | 10 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £7,489,221 | £13,143,187 | 87 | 23 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £12,654,627 | £15,694,277 | 87 | 9 October 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £14,880,455 | £28,890,610 | 87 | 22 November 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £64,979,491 | £31,776,708 | 87 | 26 October 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.scvo.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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