01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC030547
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 0 volunteers
- Staff
- 8
- Postcode
- EH8 9RR
OSCR note: Previous legal name Association Of Chief Officers Of Scottish Voluntary Organisations from 21 April 2002 to 03 September 2025.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
We bring together chief officers, senior leaders, chairs and vice chairs in the voluntary sector in Scotland to find space to connect, reflect and grow. Our vision is that voluntary sector leadership in Scotland is influential, resilient and trusted and we do this through leadership development opportunities, peer networks, events and tailored support we help leaders share experiences, find new ideas, and build lasting relationships with others who understand the challenges and rewards of leadership. We do this through delivery of our strategic objectives delivered in line with our values Voice: We will advocate with and for voluntary sector leaders so the sector can make its full contribution to Scotland’s future Challenge: We will support leaders in developing the skills and confidence to hold the hard conversations needed to make the changes we seek for Scotland Change: We will work with leaders to drive innovation to deliver a fair, inclusive, diverse & sustainable Scotland
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects for which the Company is established are the advancement of education, by promoting, for the public benefit, the development of leadership and sound management practice in relation to Scottish Voluntary Organisations through education, particularly in fields relevant to the operation and development of Scottish Voluntary Organisations.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £419,225 | £430,699 | 8 | 17 November 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £444,836 | £390,165 | 8 | 6 November 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £436,227 | £441,105 | 8 | 10 November 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £392,723 | £402,057 | 8 | 12 August 2022 |
| 31 March 2021 | £463,170 | £396,323 | 8 | 22 September 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
- Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138 - 140 Pleasance
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.charityleadership.scot
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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