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With approximately 700 members from local charities to national organisations, we connect the

Formerly ACOSVO, Charity Leadership Scotland is the home of Scotland’s voluntary sector leaders — a vibrant, values-driven community shaping the nation’s future.

21/01/2026

The countdown to is on! 🗓️

We are incredibly proud to confirm that Charity Leadership Scotland is an official partner for The Gathering 2026!

On 10 & 11 February, the voluntary sector will descend on the EICC for two days of learning, networking, and shared insight.

The Gathering is the UK’s largest free voluntary sector event, and we are thrilled to support the vital spaces our sector needs to connect, collaborate, and shape the future together.

Come and see us! 👋 You can find us at stall #5 in Strathblane Hall. Whether you are a Charity Leadership Scotland member or part of the wider community, please do swing by to meet the team. We’re a friendly bunch!

We are looking forward to catching up with new faces and old friends alike!

Bookings are open and events fill up fast. Secure your free spot today. Our event is now sold out but there's plenty more on offer!

👉 Book here: https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events

We hope to see you all there in February! 💚

20/01/2026

⏳Registrations closing soon!

We are exactly ONE week away from our first Leader Learning session of 2026 with Lorna Wilson and Richard Fairley.

Lorna and Richard bring a wealth of leadership experience to the table. This session offers an opportunity to take a moment away from the frantic chaos that the New Year brings, connect with peers, and gain a fresh perspective for the year ahead.

🚨 We have a few spaces left for leaders who want to start the year with a dose strategic insight.

Carve out some space for your professional development before booking closes!

📅 Tuesday 27 January | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Online

👉 Don't let the month slip by. Book your place here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FNHM

16/01/2026

Misogyny isn’t just a women’s issue. It’s a leadership issue. 🗣️

Misogyny directly impacts organisational culture, risk, retention, performance, and trust. For leaders, this isn’t just about ideology, it’s about leadership accountability and cultural health.

Be part of the conversation and sign up to our event taking place Thursday 5 March: Beyond Bias: Confronting Misogyny as a Leadership Issue.

Delivered in partnership with Change The Chat, Scotland’s first anti-misogyny workplace service, this is a strategic opportunity for leaders to look below the surface.

Misogyny isn’t just a "women’s issue", it impacts risk, retention, performance, and trust for everyone. To build a modern workplace, we need to understand how gendered norms and everyday biases shape who gets heard and who feels safe.

In this session, we will help leaders:

🔺Spot the Unseen: Recognise subtle micro-aggressions and silencing behaviours.

🔺 Understand Systemic biases: See how systems can unknowingly reinforce inequality.

🔺 Engage Colleagues: Explore the crucial role men can play as gatekeepers of culture.

🔺 Lead with Confidence: Learn to lead conversations about misogyny

Thursday 5 March 2026 🕑 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Online

👉 Secure your place here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FTIG

15/01/2026

It’s National Mentoring Month! Let’s hear from our Charity Leadership Scotland mentees. 🎤

Watch the video to see the impact of the programme. 👉

We often talk about the structure of our Mentoring Programme, but the real magic happens in the private, one-to-one conversations between leaders. It’s about having a safe space to test ideas, a sounding board for challenges, and a fresh perspective when you need it most.

Thank you to every mentor and mentee who has been part of this journey so far. You are the reason this programme works. A special thanks to Gill Bain, Gillian Middleton, Jamie McIntosh and Fiona Arnott Barron for their kind words on their experiences.

If you are curious about what our Mentoring Programme can do for you, please get in touch by navigating to our website: https://charityleadership.scot/what-we-do/programmes-services/

14/01/2026

📣Strategic Partner Spotlight: Utility Aid💡

At Charity Leadership Scotland, we are proud to work across different sectors to build a stronger future for the voluntary sector.

We believe that real change happens when we combine our community's resilience with the expertise of our partners. That is why our Collaborators work closely with us, and each other, to shape strategic priorities and drive meaningful impact for Scotland’s charity leaders.

To kick off our Strategic Partner Spotlight, we are introducing: Utility Aid. 👋

You might recognise them as the Title Sponsor at last year’s Annual Conference, where Ruaire Glackin delivered a fantastic session on organisational sustainability, but our partnership goes far beyond a single event.

As the energy crisis continues to challenge the sector, Utility Aid brings vital stability to our community.

They support our members by:
🔵 Auditing Consumption: They help organisations identify exactly where energy (and money) is being wasted.

🔵 Avoiding Risk: They help charities avoid the "lowest price trap," prioritizing suppliers with financial resilience so you don't get caught out by supplier failure.

🔵Mapping Net Zero: Moving beyond the jargon to provide a realistic journey to Net Zero that balances cost-saving with carbon-saving.

As Giles Hankinson (CEO, Utility Aid) puts it:
"True value comes from competitive pricing combined with financial stability, reliable service, and proper understanding of what charities actually need from their energy partners."

Our relationship with Utility Aid illustrates our newly unveiled Strategic Partnership Framework.

Throughout the month, we will continue highlighting the Strategic Partners who help make our work possible.

👉 Read more about our new Strategic Partnership Framework here: https://charityleadership.scot/charity-leadership-scotland-new-strategic-partnership-framework/

🌐Find out more about Utility Aid on their website: https://www.utility-aid.co.uk/

08/01/2026

Book your place today and kick off 2026 with a peer-led learning event! The first Leader Learning session of the year is your opportunity to learn from fellow charity leaders 📅

👉Secure your spot here: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FNHM

On Tuesday, 27 January, we are delving into Fractional Recruitment, a sustainable model that allows organisations to share senior talent and split the cost.

In our upcoming Leader Learning session, we are bringing in the leadership peers who are putting this unique strategy into action.

Lorna Wilson (CEO, Barrhead Housing Association) and Richard Fairley (Head of People & Culture) will walk us through their live case study of collaboration across Barrhead, Cloch, and Dalmuir Park Housing Associations.

Join us to learn:
🔹 How to access expertise without the full-time price tag.
🔹 The practicalities of sharing roles across multiple organisations.
🔹 How to make this unique collaboration model work for your charity.

If you are looking for creative ways to manage resources in 2026, you cannot afford to miss this! 📢

📅 Tuesday, 27 January 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 🔒Members Only

07/01/2026

Say Hello 👋 To the Charity Leadership Scotland Mentors.

To kick off National Mentoring Month and celebrate Day, we wanted to shine a light on the fantastic leaders who support their peers through our Mentoring Programme.

So why do they do it?

💬 "It allows for self-reflection and development." — Graham Boyack

💬 "An opportunity to feel that I am giving something back" — Barry Matheson

What is the programme? 🤔We connect members with experienced leaders who understand the realities of senior leadership. The Mentoring Programme fosters confidential, one-to-one relationships designed to offer shared opportunities for growth, confidence building, and support to navigate challenges in a safe space.

Follow along this month: 🙌 Throughout January, we will be sharing more stories from the mentors and mentees who make this programme so special. Make sure you are following so you don't miss their insights.

Good news! 🥂 Our Mentoring Programme is currently recruiting! Whether you are a Charity Leader seeking mentorship or are looking to contribute your expertise as a mentor, now is the time to join as we kick off the New Year.

🌐Find out more about the Mentoring Programme and get in touch on our website: https://charityleadership.scot/what-we-do/programmes-services/

A huge thank you to all of the Charity Leadership Scotland mentors!

05/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Charity Leadership Scotland! 🎉

As we step into 2026, we’re looking forward to another year of connection, learning, and collaboration with charity leaders across Scotland.

We’re kicking things off with our Winter Events Programme, featuring a range of sessions designed to support you, spark fresh thinking, and help you start the year with confidence.

Take a look at what’s coming up and book your place ❄️📅

🔹 Jan 27 📆 Leader Learning: Lorna Wilson & Richard Fairley
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FNHM
🔹 Feb 18 📆 CEO Support Forum
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FTHZ
🔹 Feb 24 📆 Leadership Exchange Programme - Info Session
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FPBD
🔹 Mar 05 📆 Beyond Bias: Confronting Misogyny as a Leadership Issue
🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FTIG

Get these in the diary!

👉 View the full schedule and book your spaces here: https://charityleadership.scot/what-we-do/events/

Here's to a fantastic 2026 - Together Towards Change 💚

31/12/2025

2025 is in the books 🎬✨

What a year 🙌 we officially became Charity Leadership Scotland, launching a new name, a fresh brand and a bold new direction after 25 years of supporting leaders as ACOSVO 🎉

With brilliant events, new partnerships and a growing team, it’s been a year full of energy and progress 🚀

We’ve connected through Members Day, our Annual Conference, Leader Learnings, CEO Support Forums, and the newly launched East West Civic Leadership Forum with ACEVO and CO3 🤝🌍

Thank you for being part of all of it and helping shape such a strong community 💙

Here’s to everything we’ve achieved and to everything that comes next. See you in 2026 🎊

24/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from Charity Leadership Scotland! ❄️

As the year wraps up, we’d like to say a big thank you for everything you’ve contributed over the past 12 months 🙌 It’s been a full and busy year, and your leadership has had a real impact across the sector 💙

We can’t wait to welcome you back with an engaging programme of events and opportunities to kick off 2026 🚀📅

Wishing you a cheerful festive season and a great start to the year ahead 🎉✨

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