Helpful AI Resources
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 with THRE’s 6-part AI email course, with a focus on ethics and human rights:
https://thre.org.uk/course/thinking-about-ai - Keep up to date using Scottish AI Playbook’s resource database:
scottishaiplaybook.com/resources-database - SCVO shares information on generative AI for charities, including policy advice: scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/ai
- We discuss the use of AI in fundraising in a guide from our funding advice officer:
gcvs.org.uk/ai-in-fundraising/ - Our Climate team highlight AI’s environmental impact in their Climate Action Hub blog: gcah.scot/post/understanding-the-environmental-impact-of-generative-ai
- Explore case studies of AI use from the Scottish AI playbook:
scottishaiplaybook.com/case-studies - The UK AI Skills Hub provides learning materials, training courses and use cases:
aiskillshub.org.uk - The Information Commissioner’s Office provide guidance on GDPR related to AI:
ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/artificial-intelligence - Find information related to Scotland’s AI strategy from AI Scotland:
aiscotland.scot
Got a resource you’d like to share?
We’d love to hear about helpful tools and resources you’ve used in the voluntary sector. Drop us an email at comms.team@gcvs.org.uk and we’ll look to share it here or in our newsletter.