In the voluntary sector we're used to making good use of resources. Every penny counts towards achieving our organisations' aims and working with the people who rely on our services. We challenge ourselves to direct more of our money to where it's needed most - the front line.
Recognising this challenge - and acting on the wishes of our members - SCVO has negotiated a range of exclusive services and deals designed to deliver savings. (Download our Services & Deals Brochure)
Browse our range of discount services: Office Supplies | Insurance Scheme | Telecomms & Tele-conferencing | Internet Search Facility | Computer hardware & peripherals | Software | Photocopiers | SCVO Energy Scheme | Display Stands and Print | Business and leisure travel | SCVO publications | SCVO Training courses | SCVO Payroll Service | SCVO Conferences & Events | SCVO Credit Union | Third Force News
Office Supplies (Members SAVE up to 60%)
An SCVO approved scheme available now from OyezStraker Scotland that will save you money and improve the management of your office supplies.
When you join the SCVO Office Supplies Scheme you’ll see an immediate reduction on your stationery costs. To find out more call: 0141 941 2030 or email sales.glasgow@oyezstraker.co.uk quoting SCVO. Website.
Insurance Scheme (Encompass policy)
The Encompass insurance policy was designed with insurance brokers Keegan & Pennykid Ltd and addresses all the needs of the sector from within the sector. The essence of the Encompass policy that it is flexible and can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of charities and voluntary organisations.
Call Keegan and Pennykid on 0800 731 8030 or via email:mail@keegan-pennykid.com quoting SCVO. Website.
Telecomms (The SCVO Scheme)
Most voluntary organisations do not have the time or resources to seek out the best deal or supplier for their communication needs. As a result, many pay more than they should for services they do not necessarily need.
The SCVO Telephone Scheme provided by Class has helped voluntary organisations to reduce their telecoms expenditure. Class offer free advice to SCVO members on all aspects of telephony. Call Class on 0800 652 3161 or email: enquiries@classtelecom.co.uk. Website.
Tele-conferencing (linking groups by phone)
SCVO Member Community Network provides an efficient, user-friendly and operator-led conference call service to other charities and voluntary organisations. Teleconferences can be used to run staff meetings, co-ordinate with your trustees and promote your services to your beneficiaries. Benefits include saving travel costs, reducing your carbon footprint and maximising your time by doing all your meetings by phone - from as little as 3 pence per minute! Simply call us on 020 7923 5250 or book online now for a FREE call in conference, quoting the code SCVO.
Internet Search Facility (earn additional Income)
SCVO members can generate additional income from a free Yahoo! internet search-box facility. By changing the way your employees, supporters and beneficiaries search the internet, they can generate additional income for your organisation. To start benefiting from this new service go to www.scvo.org.uk/searchengine or for more details on it click here.
Computer hardware & peripherals (Members SAVE up to 70%)
The SCVO approved IT extra Scheme from Misco, the UK’s leading supplier of IT products & services, offers SCVO members exclusive discounts on 1,000’s of top brand IT products.
Join the SCVO ITextra Scheme and you’ll be entitled to huge savings on over 20,000 IT products from the world’s leading manufacturers. Call Misco on 0800 038 0380 or register online today for exclusive SCVO pricing via the Website.
Software (selected products – special discounts)
Phoenix Software is the largest supplier of software and services to voluntary organisations throughout the UK. They offer SCVO members significant discounts on a variety of software licensing agreements and related services. Call Phoenix on 0845 265 1265 or email: scvo@phoenixs.co.uk. Website.
Photocopiers & Document Management
SCVO Members SAVE 55% on all purchases of copiers, printers and fax machines.
SCVO Members can choose from all the leading brands including Sharp, Panasonic, Ricoh and HP.
Danwood offer a range of flexible finance packages to suit all budgets, from all inclusive rental cost per copy schemes to volume plans and purchase plans. Call Danwood Scotland on 01506 446 161 to arrange a no obligation visit. Website.
SCVO Energy Scheme- Free Energy Audit for SCVO Members
Utility Aid can help SCVO members reduce their energy costs and become more energy efficient. SCVO members can now book a free energy audit through Utility Aid who will analyse your Gas and Electricity expenditure. Utility Aid also creates employment for people with disabilities as energy efficiency managers.
To find out how our services can help you, call us on 0808 178 8170 or email
pclark@utility-aid.co.uk. Website.
Sustainable Design & Print (Members save up to 20%)
GMP print solutions provide expertise in the production of leaflets, brochures, bannerstands and posters. GMP are committed to the ongoing reduction of the environmental impact of all of its operations & supply chain. They utilise a wide range of production methods and take pride in delivering on time and within budget.
Contact Roger Parry E: roger.parry@gmpprint.co.uk T: 07841 429775 quoting SCVO. Website.
Business and Leisure Travel (Savings for SCVO Members)
Travel Options is a travel agency offering a full range of business and leisure travel services with additional support for disabled travellers. Travel Options are part of the Scottish Charity Unity Enterprise and provides training for people with disabilities and/or disadvantages.
SCVO members: book business or leisure travel through Travel Options and you could earn extra income for your organisation. Contact them on 0141 559 5500 quoting 'SCVO.' Travel Options are open from Monday to Friday. Website.
SCVO Publications (Special discounts for SCVO members)
SCVO produces a range of voluntary sector related publications, including: Workpacks – Directories – Conference reports – Statistics – Handbooks. The subjects range from funding, to village halls, to constitutions, to the roles and responsibilities of voluntary managers.
SCVO members are entitled to discounts of up to 30%. Website.
SCVO Training Courses (Members discounts up to 30%)
SCVO’s training team offers a series of open-access courses aimed at staff, committee members and volunteers. Courses include: Management – Funding & Finance – Training & Development – Workplace Skills and Personal Development – IT Courses including Microsoft
Office applications – Making Organisations Effective. New courses are being added. SCVO Members are entitled to discounts of up to 40%. Website.
SCVO Payroll Service (very popular plus a Members’ offer)
The SCVO payroll bureau provides a reliable and comprehensive salary processing service to voluntary organisations both large and small throughout Scotland.
At present there are approximately 400 Clients employing over 6500 staff. The service costs from £25.55 per month plus VAT and there is a discount for SCVO members.
Contact: Karen Wright: karen.wright@scvo.org.uk or Tel: 0131 474 8007.
SCVO Conferences & Events (Members discount 20% av)
SCVO provides almost one conference per month for its members, on a wide range of subject matters, most with high profile speakers. Additionally, there are approximately 30 seminars organised on an annual basis. SCVO members are entitled to reduced rates – average discount 20% – and preferential places for members on a first come, first served basis. Further details on upcoming conferences and events are available on our Website.
Contact: The Events Team E: events@scvo.org.uk T: 0131 556 3882
Credit Union (Exclusively for SCVO members)
The SCVO Credit Union is an association which encourages members to save on a regular basis. These savings are pooled and used to give loans to members. Interest on the loan is charged at only 1% per month on the reducing capital balance. Members can borrow money for ANY purpose.
Anyone who is employed by, or is a regular volunteer with, an SCVO member organisation is eligible to join – as are their partners and family members resident at the same address.
Contact: Veena James Email: credit.union@scvo.org.uk
Third Force News (TFN) Weekly newspaper FREE to members
TFN is the only national weekly newspaper in Scotland that focuses solely on the country’s Voluntary sector issues. With almost 20,000 readers, TFN reports on the latest news, features, updates on the government policy and their impact on the Third Sector.
SCVO members are entitled to: FREE subscription to TFN, (non-members pay £110 per annum). 50% discount on an additional subscription to Third Force News. FREE subscription to TFE, Scotland’s daily voluntary sector email bulletin. Website.