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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.
Funding guide updated
Beyond the Usual Suspects (produced by DTAS Community Ownership Support Service) is a practical guide to a range of alternative approaches for raising finance and fundraising. Although aimed at those looking for funding for community assets, its approach is relevant to a wide range of situations.
The guide aims to help you to establish a funding package, looking beyond grants and loans. It has been updated in 2019 to reflect the recent changes to fundraising regulations.
It includes information on:
- raising money from individuals
- legacies and in memoriam giving
- major donors
- events fundraising
- corporate fundraising
- school and community fundraising
- recycling
- Community Share issues and bond