Capability's Director elected to SCVO Management Board

Richard Hamer, Capability Scotland's Director of External Affairs was elected to the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation (SCVO) Management Board during its annual general meeting last Wednesday, 23 November.

SCVO is the umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland, whose mission is to support people to help themselves and promote social change.  SCVO works in partnership with a variety of third sector organisations, and campaigns to advance the interest of member organisations and the communities they support.

Dr. Alison Elliot, SCVO Convener, said during the meeting:

"From the Cabinet Secretary for Finance to the Chief Medical Officer, there is recognition that voluntary organisations are well placed to unlock the assets of our communities and at helping people to help themselves.

The third sector plays an extensive and ever growing role in care, often reducing demand for more expensive institutional services.

We need to have people firing on all cylinders just now, so let's keep up the good work and leverage every single untapped resource that could be developed for the benefit of our people. They are our greatest asset after all."

Richard Hamer said:

"I am honoured to have been elected on to the SCVO Management Board.  SCVO plays a crucial role in promoting the work of the third sector in Scotland and provides a vital platform for member organisations to work together to achieve a common goal.   I look forward to working with the SCVO Management Board and staff in the coming months and years to ensure the long term sustainability of the third sector and the support these organisations provide to the people of Scotland."

Richard will also serve on SCVO Policy Committee.