We are the national intermediary and network for voluntary health organisations in Scotland. Our vision is a healthier, fairer Scotland served by a thriving voluntary health sector. Our mission is to improve people’s health and wellbeing by providing an effective national network for voluntary health organisations. We work with our members and others to address health inequalities, to improve health related policy, systems and partnership working, and to help people and communities to live healthier and fairer lives.
Our three year strategy sets out our priorities for 2018-21. Read more here about what we do
Our members are small and large, national and local. We welcome new members, so apply to join us now if you are a voluntary health organisation and:
- You want to develop solutions to Scotland’s health challenges
- You share our values
- You want to be part of a powerful network
- You thrive on collaboration
- You are inspired by new learning, ideas and connections
- You need help to access and understand health policy
- You want to participate in inspiring events
- You want us to engage with your work
- You need a platform for your voice to be heard
Member organisations work to improve health and address inequalities in communities, support people affected by illness and disability, and enable the voice of individuals and communities to be heard by policy makers. Their work includes:
- Provision of health and social care services
- Community led health improvement
- Self-management of health conditions
- Peer support and volunteering
- Research, advocacy and campaigning
VHS a registered Scottish charity (SC035482) and a company limited by guarantee (SC267315). We receive financial support from the Scottish Government and NHS Health Scotland to do our work.
We are led by our Board of Directors/Trustees and have a small staff team in Edinburgh. See who we are.
Related resources
VHS Report and Financial Statements 2018-19
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION ADOPTED 28 FEBRUARY 2019