5.4.1 The political context 5.4.2 Fundraising in Scotland 5.4.3 Devolved policy 6.0 Conclusions 6.1 A,That is the context for this brief review of public fundraising in Scotland.,has therefore recognised the devolved and reserved dimensions of current practices, legislation and policy,Many contributors from Scotland noted the different legislation and policy environment in Scotland,,We have established a reference group chaired by a member of SCVO’s Policy Committee to oversee the process
https://scvo.scot/p/10161/2015/09/23/the-effectiveness-of-the-self-regulation-of-fundraising-in-scotland-an-informal-review
Introduction
Sadly, SCVO and other third sector organisations find themselves having to brief MPs on,likely to create further stress amongst disabled people across the country, highlighted in a recent research,Research carried out by SAMH and many other charities has shown that disabled people have suffered directly,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO,[i] SAMH – Briefing on Welfare and Work Bill, July 2015 [ii] As above.
https://scvo.scot/p/9634/2015/07/15/scvo-briefing-welfare-reform-and-work-bill
This is not just about Westminster policy however.,Research to be published by Quarriers may provide some real insight into these challenges.,[ix] The funding crisis in social care in Scotland- ILIS briefing, October 2013 [x] http://blog.church-poverty.org.uk,www.cpag.org.uk/content/cpag-scotlands-response-scottish-governments-white-paper-independence [xxix] Quarriers research,work-programme-success-creaming-parking [xxxi] https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/work-programme-statistics--2 [xxxii] SCVO briefing
https://scvo.scot/p/2912/2013/12/16/2912
Summary
This briefing has been prepared for the debate on the above motion.,impact of poverty in Scotland, and to seek collective action on what is the most significant public policy,It seeks to take key facts and research about the lives people lead and the day to day struggles they,Poverty in Scotland – The developing picture
Scotland’s Outlook brings together research, knowledge and,/briefings-consultation-responses/parliamentary-debate-the-impact-of-welfare-reform/
https://scvo.scot/p/3958/2014/03/24/parliamentary-debate-scotlands-outlook-campaign
No Safety Net
Along with many of our members, SCVO believes that this new policy, alongside other devastating,We believe the policy will create another huge whole in an already inadequate safety net.,[vii] We do not believe this policy’s impact assessment is full or detailed enough, or acknowledges the,This has diverted organisations from delivering preventative support services, as outlined by SCVO’s research,/briefings-consultation-responses/independent-review-of-jobseekers-allowance-sanctions/ [iv] http://www.cas.org.uk
https://scvo.scot/p/5169/2014/07/01/response-to-ssac-consultation-extension-of-benefit-waiting-days
situations diverts organisations from delivering preventative support services, as outlined by SCVO’s research,Alongside the range of policy decisions to cut benefit amounts/access to benefits, sanctioning leaves,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO,f=asc&rid=1078 [1] SCVO’s Policy Committee has 24 members elected by SCVO’s member organisations who,work-programme-success-creaming-parking [xxii] https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/work-programme-statistics--2 [xxiii] SCVO briefing
https://scvo.scot/p/5184/2014/04/01/sanctions-briefing-scvo-appearance-before-welfare-reform-committee
First we must decide what the aim of economic policy in Scotland should be.,Research by KPMG shows that 18% of Scottish workers are paid less than the current Living wage[viii].,related employment policy in Scotland regardless of the result of the Referendum.,/briefings-consultation-responses/independent-review-of-jobseekers-allowance-sanctions/ [xix] http://,[xxii] http://www.scvo.scot/news-campaigns-and-policy/briefings-consultation-responses/independent-review-of-jobseekers-allowance-sanctions
https://scvo.scot/p/3399/2014/02/03/inquiry-into-scotlands-economic-future-post-2014
Part of the core contribution SCVO receives from the Scottish Government is for policy work that brings,A quick glance at our policy responses and media work would leave little doubt about our ability to be,Our voice is strong and it represents people whose views are challenging to government policy.,Our voice is strong and it represents people whose views are challenging to government policy.,cornerclass='sborderc' cornercolour='' columns='1' columnwidth='280' fontsize='14' padding='10']
Read our briefing
https://scvo.scot/p/3464/2014/02/10/silencing-the-third-sector
This is insightfully illustrated in recently published research by Demos:
“We also find that many of,question if we are doing enough to prevent people from reaching crisis point regardless of where the policies,References [i] http://www.scvo.scot/news-campaigns-and-policy/briefings-consultation-responses/independent-review-of-jobseekers-allowance-sanctions,/ [ii] Ties that Bind – Demos, 2014 [iii] http://www.scvo.scot/news-campaigns-and-policy/research/scvo-welfare-reform-mapping-report
https://scvo.scot/p/3471/2014/02/10/consultation-on-draft-welfare-funds-scotland-bill
