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Helpful AI Resources

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... View

Organisations in Crisis: Assessment and Next Steps

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,... View

Crisis Recovery Button

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... View

The Decelerator

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... View

Developing Organisations Tool

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... View

Governance Wiki

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... View

The TSI Learning Portal

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... View

Starting a Community Organisation

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... View

Governance Code

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.... View

Legal Structures for the Voluntary Sector

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... View

Governance: a human rights and equalities approach

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... View

Find an Independent Examiner

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. View

OSCR Fundraising Guidance

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. View

Winding Up or Dissolving

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. View

Governance Trustee Duties from OSCR

Categories: Governance and Charity Law

Guide to charity trustee duties with regard to governance particularly handling many common situations View
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