downloaded here: Self-assessment checklistDownload (PDF) NCVO has produced a Key points to consider briefing,You can find SCVO blogs, SCVO policy briefings and press releases on Brexit topics here.,More information and policy analysis can be found at the Scottish Centre on European Relations, an independent

of your funding, and find new sources How to look after your staff Contact the Information Service Policy,We continue to brief MSPs in Holyrood and MPs in Westminster on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis,We briefed MSPs ahead of the Scottish Budget.,Last year MSPs used our briefings to secure commitments to multi-year funding from the Cabinet Secretary,Fundraising has collected guidance and information about generating income, good fundraising practice and research

police and health professionals have argued that increasing the price is one of the most cost-effective policy,Focus Scotland and others helped rebut these claims and built political and public support by providing briefings,on the evidence, undertaking research, meeting with decision makers, and by keeping the issue in the

was pleased to be able to speak on SCVO’s Fair Funding calls at the beginning of Monday’s breakfast briefing,has not just vocally supported our Fair Funding calls but has incorporated them within their chosen policy

SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 22-23.,Scottish Government and local government must fully integrate the sector into economic strategy and policy,Responding to fiscal and wider policy challenges in the Committee’s remit Scotland’s voluntary sector,months are likely to bring, we strongly recommend that the Scottish Government offer: Winter support: Brief,’s Fairer Funding principles with SCVO’s definition of Fair Funding – developed through significant research

Shockingly, recent research by CCPS reveals a 20% pay gap between NHS support workers and voluntary sector,organisations and organisations in the sector excel on many Fair Work aspects, as shown in the recent research

The Scottish Government’s policy prospectus, New leadership - A fresh start, committed to delivering,As a result of these pressures, this year the Poverty Alliance’s Challenge Poverty Week policy asks echo,’s Fairer Funding principles with SCVO’s definition of Fair Funding – developed through significant research

Read our Spring Statement response.Read the Spring Statement Briefing from SCVO and Volunteer Scotland

. · A grantholder in a third fund gave their grant manager advance warning of challenging research findings,This meant officials were ready to brief Ministers and they ended up involving in the grantholder in,improving the relevant policy.,funders so they can measure and explain their impact and use learning to improve practice and influence policy

Six years into my time here, there remains an ever constant need to deal with new policies and challenges,Those working in policy and public affairs know that we achieve nothing overnight, and a lack of progress,the glimmers of hope we can get, keep them close, and do all that we can in the slow-moving world of policy,Later in the year, we teamed up with Volunteer Scotland to visit Scottish MPs in Westminster to brief,Finally, there's our policy network for those operating in or close to policy development.