Together Towards Change
Leadership can feel lonely,
but it doesn’t have to…
We are a collective.
A community. The membership organisation in Scotland for voluntary sector leaders to belong.
Building on 25 years of leadership, connection, and impact.
Formerly ACOSVO, Charity Leadership Scotland is the home of Scotland’s voluntary sector leaders — a vibrant, values-driven community shaping the nation’s future. With approximately 700 members from local charities to national organisations, we connect the people driving meaningful change and purposeful leadership.
We are more than a network. We are a community. A place to belong. And together, we will rise to meet this moment building on our strong foundations to create lasting change.
Our Mission
To bring leaders together and develop deep relationships, providing support and challenge to help create change.
Our Vision
That charity leadership in Scotland is influential, resilient, and trusted.
Our Purpose
To uphold the bold, brave, and trusted leadership our sector deserves.
“Charity Leadership Scotland are an invaluable source of insight, expertise and support for all those in senior positions in the voluntary sector in Scotland. I’d recommend membership to anyone wanting to grow and develop in role to ensure they are enthused and engaged in the brilliant work of so many charities in Scotland.”
“Being a CEO can be a very lonely position, but the Charity Leadership Scotland / RS MacDonald cohort provided so much support from other people in the same situation. You think you are failing and not good enough, but in fact you hear that others feel the exact same. I honesty don’t think I would be here as the CEO or perhaps even the charity if it hadn’t been for the support I received.”
Join us. Lead with us. Grow with us. Together, we are Charity Leadership Scotland.
Our Members