The Gathering 2025

Organised by SCVO, the Gathering is the largest free voluntary sector event in the UK. It's an opportunity for all the amazing people working in and with the voluntary sector to network, showcase what they do and learn from each other.

Join SCVO on 4 and 5 February for Scotland's biggest celebration of the voluntary sector when the Gathering takes place at the EICC in Edinburgh!

As well as bringing you a packed programme of workshops, seminars and activities, you'll find a wide range of exhibitors from the voluntary, public and private sectors at our ever-popular exhibition.

SCVO also welcoming back the Gathering Extra - an interactive round-up of our most popular events from the Gathering, hosted online on 5 March 2025!

Pre-register now to keep up with the latest news about the Gathering and the Gathering Extra, to be one of the first to see the programme of activities and to book your free place at events before anyone else! When you pre-register, SCVO will send everything you need to know straight to your inbox when bookings open up in December.