Added: 18th May 2026
Categories: Funding and Income, General, Governance and Charity Law, Human Rights and Equality
We have compiled a list of essential AI resources and guidance specifically for charities and non-profit organisations in Scotland to enhance their understanding. Training, Resources and Case Studies Get started...
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Added: 3rd December 2025
Categories: Governance and Charity Law, Operations and Finance, Planning and Management
When organisations suspect that they may be in a crisis or difficult situation, it is important that the board addresses the situation and acts quickly. However difficult it might be,...
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Added: 3rd December 2025
Categories: General, Governance and Charity Law, Operations and Finance, Planning and Management
The Crisis Recovery Button is a collaboration between Community Enterprise, Scottish Community Alliance, Development Trust Association Scotland and CEIS designed to provide organisations who are worried about their future sustainability...
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Added: 3rd December 2025
Categories: General, Governance and Charity Law, Planning and Management
The Decelerator is a free support service offering offer information, tools and hands-on support for better endings including closures, mergers, CEO transitions, and project completions. They have a free confidential...
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Added: 3rd December 2025
Categories: Governance and Charity Law, Operations and Finance, Planning and Management
This Developing Organisations Tool is designed to help an organisation identify their strengths and areas for development. It is a useful tool when completed as a self-assessment by somebody within the organisation...
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Added: 7th June 2025
Categories: General, Governance and Charity Law, Operations and Finance, Start Up
The Governance Wiki is a free open resource for voluntary organisations and social enterprises operating in Scotland covering many topics that will help you to run your organisation effectively with...
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Added: 1st November 2024
Categories: General, Governance and Charity Law, HR and Health & Safety, Planning and Management, Start Up
A free resource for Scotland's third sector workforce The TSI Learning Portal provides essential training for those who run community groups, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises across Scotland and...
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Added: 31st October 2024
Categories: General, Governance and Charity Law, Start Up
Choosing the structure that's right for you Setting up as a new community organisation can be exciting and rewarding, but, with multiple forms of structure available, it can be challenging...
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Added: 25th July 2024
Categories: Governance and Charity Law, Human Rights and Equality
This resource is aimed at organisations that want a basic overview of the Equality Act, what it means, and how it relates to the third sector.
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Added: 25th May 2024
Categories: Governance and Charity Law
The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector sets out five core principles and key elements of good governance for the boards of charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises in Scotland....
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Added: 25th May 2024
Categories: Governance and Charity Law, Start Up
This factsheet created by OSCR, the Scottish Charity Regulator, provides an overview of the legal structures available to voluntary sector organisations. It includes some of the key characteristics of the...
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Added: 17th April 2024
Categories: Governance and Charity Law, Human Rights and Equality
Why is a Human Rights and Equalities First Approach relevant to the governance of your organisation, and how would you implement it? Learn more in this resource from THRE on...
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Added: 25th January 2024
Categories: Governance and Charity Law
The Association of Charity Independent Examiners is the only membership body for Independent Examiners. Use their search function to find an Independent Examiner in your area.
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Added: 25th January 2024
Categories: Funding and Income, Governance and Charity Law
OSCR provides guidance on the law around fundraising and how the self-regulation system works in Scotland, as well as the rest of the UK.
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Added: 25th January 2024
Categories: Governance and Charity Law, Planning and Management
Winding up or dissolving a charity must be done with OSCR's consent. Find detailed guidance which includes assessing assets and liabilities, governing documents required, decisions required and the application process.
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Added: 25th January 2024
Categories: Governance and Charity Law
Guide to charity trustee duties with regard to governance particularly handling many common situations
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