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AI and everything else: essential reading for voluntary sector leaders in 2026

SCVO has published their fourth Digital Call to Action: AI and everything else which sets out what digital confidence looks like for Scotland's voluntary sector in 2026 and beyond.

  • CalendarFriday 27 February 2026
Five-year PVG scheme membership

From 1 April 2026 individuals joining the PVG scheme will automatically be enrolled in a five-year membership tailored to their specific regulated role.

  • CalendarTuesday 24 February 2026
Changes to the information published on the OSCR website

OSCR will soon begin to publish the first and last names of charity trustees on its website as part of the changes introduced by the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023).

  • CalendarTuesday 24 February 2026
Could your charity, community group or voluntary organisation use some help with its financial processes?

Voluntary Action Orkney’s finance team provides support services to charities, community groups and voluntary organisations.

  • CalendarFriday 21 November 2025
Watch the 'Ask OSCR' webinar recording

OSCR held a ‘Ask OSCR’ webinar during Trustees’ Week 2025. Those who took part were able to ask their experts about everything from good governance to annual returns.

  • CalendarWednesday 19 November 2025
Companies House updates for charities

Companies House has announced several updates to company legislation this year. If your charity is registered with them, they could affect you.

  • CalendarWednesday 19 November 2025
ICO consultation on new electronic mail marketing rules for charities

It is expected that from January 2026 charities will be able to send electronic mail marketing about their charitable purposes without the recipient’s consent…

  • CalendarThursday 13 November 2025
The Accelerate programme is open for applications

Launched in response to a growing need for tailored business support among non-trading community organisations…

  • CalendarTuesday 11 November 2025
Help support your community by becoming a trustee of a local group or organisation

Becoming a trustee, director or committee member is an opportunity to make a real difference.

  • CalendarTuesday 4 November 2025
Disclosure Act Update

Disclosure Scotland are asking organisations to notify them when a PVG scheme member stops carrying out a regulated role with their organisation.

  • CalendarThursday 23 October 2025
New Code of Fundraising Practice

The Code of Fundraising Practice for the UK has been revised and is currently in the implementation stage.

  • CalendarMonday 29 September 2025
E-course launched by Disclosure Scotland to help PVG applicants understand the different steps and provide the information needed

Membership of the PVG scheme is now a legal requirement for individuals carrying out a regulated role in Scotland.

  • CalendarThursday 4 September 2025
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