Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations (SLCVO) is a community development organisation dedicated to supporting the social, health and community wellbeing of Skye and Lochalsh.

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We provide support services to communities and groups, enhancing third sector capacity and collaboration.

 

Aims and Objectives

• To provide support and guidance to third sector organisations and community groups in their set-up, development and volunteering best practice.

• To activity encourage and support volunteering in Skye and Lochalsh.

• To be a point of information and intelligence about third sector organisations in Skye, and Lochalsh and how how they contribute to local outcomes and national strategies.

• To build third sector influence and participation in community planning and the development of policy and legislation.

• To support the sharing of knowledge and co-production between third sector organisations and statutory bodies.  

• To work in collaboration with the third, public and private sector to meet the needs of communities.

• To support the health, safety and well-being of SLCVO staff and volunteers.

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Charitable Purposes

The advancement of citizenship and community development within Highland including:

• The promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness of efficiency of charities

• Rural and urban development and regeneration

• Such other similar charitable purposes and the company from time to time determines

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