The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.
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Welcome to all the organisations that have joined SCVO recently. You can find out more about them below:
Aros Hall
Joined SCVO on 15 July
<p>The Aros Hall was built in the late 19th Century and gifted to the people of Tobermory by the Allans of the Aros Estate in 1949. The community owned hall hosts a wide range of community events and provides affordable spaces for hire. Regular activities include a weekly producers’ market, sewing club, lunch club and toddlers group. The hall also hosts annual events including the much loved NOMADS panto at Christmas time and the regional Mod.</p>
Springburn Park Men's Shed
Joined SCVO on 15 July
<p>Springburn Park Men's Shed provides recreational facilities and advance the social needs, health and well being of men of all ages and backgrounds living in Springburn and surrounding areas.</p>
BFRB UK & Ireland
Joined SCVO on 14 July
<p>We are a peer-led charitable organisation offering community, understanding and support for people affected by Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs). </p> <p>BFRBs are a group of under-recognised and stigmatised mental health conditions that involve the uncontrollable urge to pick, pull, or bite one's skin, hair, or nails (e.g., trichotillomania, excoriation disorder). Since 2015, we’ve brought people together across the Scotland and the UK through support groups, advocacy and education.</p>
PAWA Powerful African Women of Ayrshire
Joined SCVO on 14 July
<p>At the heart of PAWA's purpose is the belief that by empowering African women, friends and their families, we contribute to the overall prosperity of Scotland. </p> <p>Our aim is to bridge cultures, nurture talents, and create opportunities for growth and collaboration. We are dedicated to supporting Africans, their friends, and families in Scotland. </p> <p>Through our range of programs and initiatives, we aim to support individuals and communities by providing resources, guidance, and a supportive network. We prioritize mental and wellness support for our community members. Through counselling services, workshops, and resources, we promote emotional well-being and resilience. Our orientation sessions are designed to provide clarity and guidance on the latest UK policy changes that may impact African individuals and communities in areas such as immigration, employment, benefits, healthcare and many more.</p>
StepChange Debt Charity
Joined SCVO on 14 July
<p>StepChange Scotland is a leading debt advice charity that provides free, impartial and confidential support to people experiencing financial difficulties across Scotland. For over 30 years, the organisation has helped individuals and families understand their financial situation, manage debt, and find sustainable solutions tailored to Scottish law and regulations.</p> <p>The charity offers advice through telephone, online and digital services, helping people create realistic budgets, prioritise essential expenses, and explore debt solutions such as the Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS), protected trust deeds, sequestration (bankruptcy), and debt management plans where appropriate. Its advice is always focused on achieving the best outcome for the individual rather than generating profit.</p> <p>Beyond direct support, StepChange Scotland works to address the wider causes of problem debt by conducting research, publishing reports on financial hardship in Scotland, and campaigning for policy changes that improve protections for people facing debt and financial vulnerability. The organisation aims to create a society where fewer people experience problem debt and where those who do can access effective support without stigma.</p> <p>Through its combination of debt advice, advocacy, education and policy work, StepChange Scotland plays an important role in helping people regain financial stability, improve their wellbeing, and build a more secure future</p>
Oxgangs Conmunity Gardeners
Joined SCVO on 13 July
<p>We are an organisation in Oxgangs in Edinburgh, set up in 2023 to establish and improve local greenspaces. Initially working in small local areas to clear, plant and maintain them. In 2025 we became a charity. Our larger goal is to create a community garden at the site of an old local bowling green, which has been closed for some time. We wish to promote biodiversity, improve health and encourage local food growing. It is important to us that our community garden is accessible, inclusive and welcoming.</p>
St Cyprian's Scottish Episcopal Church
Joined SCVO on 13 July
<p>We are a Scottish Episcopal Church holding twice weekly services for everyone in our community. All are welcome. We also have a well used church hall and grounds. Our congregation is quite small at present but growing.</p>
West Lothian Family History Society
Joined SCVO on 13 July
<p>We are a member-based society whose aim is to assist those researching family history and genealogy throughout the county of West Lothian.</p> <p>Our aim is to promote and encourage the study of Family History. We hold regular talks on a wide range of History aspects, and we hold meetings to aid our members with their searches and advise on the use of internet resources to help this study.</p>
3rd Inverness (Crown) Scout Group
Joined SCVO on 8 July
<p>Scouts is about helping young people develop skills, confidence, teamwork, and leadership while having fun.</p> <p>Scouting involves many activities including camping and outdoor adventures, practical skills and community service. One of our key goals is allowing children to make friends and have fun. </p> <p>The Scout movement's aim is to help young people become responsible, active citizens while enjoying adventure and learning new skills.</p>
Aberdeen Life Centre Ltd
Joined SCVO on 8 July
<p>Aberdeen Life Centre</p> <p>Aberdeen Life Centre is a Scottish registered charity dedicated to relieving hardship, reducing social isolation, and improving the wellbeing of people experiencing disadvantage across Aberdeen and the surrounding communities. We believe that everyone deserves dignity, hope, and the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances.</p> <p>Our work focuses on supporting individuals and families facing financial hardship, poverty, loneliness, ill health, unemployment, homelessness, social exclusion, and other life challenges. Through practical support, compassionate care, and strong community partnerships, we seek to help people rebuild confidence, improve resilience, and achieve greater independence.</p> <p>We provide a wide range of community initiatives designed to meet both immediate needs and long-term wellbeing. These include food support for vulnerable households, activities for older people through our Helping Hand Seniors Club, social inclusion programmes, community events, health and wellbeing activities, volunteering opportunities, and signposting to specialist organisations where additional support is required.</p> <p>Our key project is tackling loneliness and isolation, particularly amongst older people. Our seniors’ programme provides a welcoming environment where people can build friendships, enjoy shared meals and activities, take part in music, crafts, games, gentle exercise, educational sessions, and intergenerational projects that connect younger and older members of the community. These activities promote physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing while helping participants remain active members of society.</p> <p>We also work with individuals and families experiencing financial hardship by providing practical assistance and connecting them with wider sources of support. Through partnerships with local organisations, we help improve access to food, essential household items, advice services, and community resources that enable people to move towards greater stability.</p> <p>Volunteers are at the heart of Aberdeen Life Centre. They contribute their skills, experience, and compassion to support our programmes and strengthen community connections. We are committed to creating meaningful volunteering opportunities that benefit both those receiving support and those giving their time.</p> <p>Collaboration is central to our approach. We work alongside charities, churches, local authorities, healthcare professionals, schools, community groups, businesses, and funding organisations to maximise our impact and ensure that support reaches those who need it most. By building strong partnerships, we can respond more effectively to changing community needs and develop sustainable solutions.</p> <p>Looking ahead, Aberdeen Life Centre is committed to expanding its community services and developing a vibrant community hub that will bring together charitable activities, wellbeing initiatives, training opportunities, social enterprise, and inclusive community spaces under one roof. This will strengthen our ability to deliver long-term support while creating opportunities for education, employment, volunteering, and community participation.</p> <p>Everything we do is guided by our commitment to compassion, inclusion, dignity, integrity, and service. Our vision is to build stronger, healthier, and more connected communities where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. By working alongside our partners, volunteers, and local residents, Aberdeen Life Centre continues to provide hope, practical support, and lasting positive change for people across Aberdeen, creating brighter futures for generations to come together.</p>
Beeslack Family Club
Joined SCVO on 8 July
<p>Beeslack Family Club has supported early intervention activities/social welfare since 1985, on a Sunday in term time, for people with Additional Support Needs (ASN), and their families, in a fun, secure environment. </p> <p>Activities we offer include Cooking classes, Arts and Crafts, Woodwork, Gardening, Swimming and Cycling.</p> <p>Membership is open to individuals with various ASNs, due to learning, physical (including sensory impairment, brain injury, stroke and neurological disorders), and/or social disabilities (including Autistic Spectrum Disorder), and their immediate family.</p> <p>There is no age restriction. </p> <p>The activities we have on offer aim to improve Mental/Health & Wellbeing, through a range of physical, creative, and emotional opportunities, sharing successes and laughing together, working collectively as a team/family.</p>
Kingsmeadows SCIO
Joined SCVO on 8 July
<p>Our mission is to safeguard and enhance the wild spaces in our community, foster a deep connection between people and nature, and radically change the way we think about and treat our natural world to build a better future for all life. Working with local people, volunteers and community organisations, our aim is to bring natural spaces into community ownership in order to protect them from development, to enhance their biodiversity for the benefit of everyone and to provide our community and our wildlife the chance to grow and thrive.</p>
Maud Pleasure Park Committee SCIO
Joined SCVO on 8 July
<p>We own and run the village pleasure park which has a secure play area, open to the public 24 hours and a full sized football pitch with changing room (Maud FC play in the junior league) Buchan Ladies play some of their games here. The Maud junior football teams train and play here (which includes girls) An annual junior football Gala is held in June. </p> <p>We run activities days during the school holidays on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, which includes putting, crazy golf, bubbles, outdoor games, indoor games, pool, table tennis, various table games, crafts and colouring in. </p> <p>We also have a bowling and 9 hole putting green with a pavilion. A croquet green, which meets every Wednesday in the light nights. A football training area. A small sports area for the school ie long jump etc. The Rainbows, Brownies and Guides meet in the bowling pavilion weekly. Well-being have an activities day in May.</p>
North Queensferry Community Trust
Joined SCVO on 8 July
<p>To promote, manage and develop activities and projects for the benefit and development of the community of North Queensferry and the public generally. These projects and activities can be educational, environmental, sporting or to advance the arts, health or citizenship.</p> <p>Our current projects are to run and manage the harbour and to find a way to re-open the local pub.</p> <p>At the harbour we collect the facility fees from the boat owners and spend this income on maintenance and improvements in the harbour area.</p>
Sgoil an Iochdair Parent Council
Joined SCVO on 8 July
<p>We are the Parent Council for Sgoil an Iochdair, representing the views of all parents and carers, working together with the school and the wider community, and supporting school improvement. We act as a formal partnership body to ensure parents' voices are heard in key decision-making processes. We support the children's extra curricular activities by providing a Youth Club and Football club.</p>
Wash House SCIO
Joined SCVO on 8 July
<p>The Wash House SCIO was established to advance education and to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation where such provision or assistance in provision: a) is in the interest of social welfare; b) is made with the object of improving the conditions of life of the members of the community in the area of benefit; c) to advance citizenship and community development within the area of benefit.</p>
Gunsgreen House Trust
Joined SCVO on 7 July
<p>Our role is to preserve the heritage of Gunsgreen House for the benefit of the general public</p>
Inveresk Village Society SCIO
Joined SCVO on 7 July
<p>Inveresk Village Society exists for the benefit of Inveresk residents, to strengthen community spirit, to review planning applications and act as a conduit with local amenity groups.</p>
Kelso Heritage Society
Joined SCVO on 7 July
<p>Kelso Heritage Society promotes awareness of local heritage and is dedicated to promoting, protecting & enhancing the rich and diverse historic, cultural and environmental heritage of Kelso & District, including the Abbey. It runs a popular speaker programme each year; it works actively working with schools, community groups, youth organisations to promote appreciation of local heritage. Kelso Heritage Society also works with local, regional, national and international organisations to promote and research the importance of Kelso and its District's heritage whilst seeking ways to re-establish a museum or heritage facility in Kelso.</p>
North Highland Cancer Information and Support Care
Joined SCVO on 7 July
<p>At the North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre, we provide emotional support and information about treatments and services to individuals affected by cancer across the North Highlands of Scotland. Our services include complementary therapies, group activities, access to support, and a welcoming environment for visitors to have a conversation with our volunteers and staff.</p> <p>Established in May 2008, we are a small independent charity who rely on the generosity of the local community to fund the services we provide. Every penny donated is spent locally.</p> <p>Our dedicated team of empathetic and caring volunteers provide emotional support and information about treatments and services to anyone over 16 affected by cancer including family, carers, and close friends. We listen and respond with sensitivity and always respect confidentiality. </p> <p>We are open every Monday for a drop-in session between 10am and 3pm. On Thursdays, our fully qualified therapists provide complementary treatments, including reflexology, reiki, oncology massage, and Swedish massage. Sessions are by appointment only and can be booked by contacting the Centre. </p> <p>To find out more about us and what we do, visit our website.</p>