carers, we believe it is sensible to halt the reforms as they affect benefits to be devolved (including eligibility,unnecessarily bureaucratic and intrusive) assessments – working in the longer term towards automatic eligibility,poverty and inequality Level of benefits meet costs and recognise extra costs faced some groups Look at eligibility,only inclusive representative umbrella organisation for the sector SCVO: has the largest Scotland-wide membership,community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership
https://scvo.scot/p/10048/2015/08/31/call-for-evidence-welfare-reform-committee-the-future-of-social-security
SCVO, Engender and other key third sector organisations, have raised concerns about the closed nature,supportive therefore of amendment 194 in the name of Ian Murray which offers much less restrictive eligibility,only inclusive representative umbrella organisation for the sector SCVO: has the largest Scotland-wide membership,community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership,Further details about SCVO can be found at www.scvo.scot.
https://scvo.scot/p/10556/2015/11/06/scotland-bill-2015-16-report-stage-monday-9th-november
SCVO and our submission The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership,They anticipate a post-lockdown surge in demand for services including health, mental health, sport,,This does not include publicly, or independently, funded posts that are not eligible for furlough.,There is a need for funding to meet the expected increased demand on the sector post-lockdown, and to,Voluntary organisations relying on their reserves have not been eligible for immediate crisis funding
https://scvo.scot/p/39501/2020/07/10/scvo-submission-to-the-house-of-lords-lessons-from-coronavirus
Next Steps (Communities) SCVO briefing - coronavirus, next steps & communities - June 2020Download About,SCVO The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation,would deteriorate, 75% believed the sector's economic situation would worsen, and 82% were worried about,growing demand our services face.Voluntary organisations relying on their reserves and have not been eligible,activities.Increased demand: There is a need for funding to meet the expected increased demand on the sector post-lockdown
https://scvo.scot/p/38971/2020/06/08/coronavirus-next-steps-communities
Organisation Eligibility The fund is open to applications
from third sector organisations based in Scotland,Examples
of organisations who would not be eligible to apply include Arms-
length council bodies including,Don’t be afraid to be passionate
about your cause!,could see very tangible outcomes such as debt
restructuring, additional benefits accessed, credit union memberships,By providing this foundation we are confident
that the impact will be longer term and post this funding
https://scvo.scot/p/26005/2018/09/06/community-capacity-and-resilience-fund-guidance-notes
For future funding, replacement of Structural Funds post-Brexit must advance on and not regress on the,The TSD matched all eligible expenditure and where able to offer 100% funding for eligible costs.,It is critical that these policy areas are not left bereft of investment post the end of this programme,only inclusive representative umbrella organisation for the sector SCVO: has the largest Scotland-wide membership,Further details about SCVO can be found at scvo.scot.
https://scvo.scot/p/25068/2018/04/13/scvo-response-to-scottish-parliament-economy-jobs-and-fair-work-committee
Delaying the bill to review options and delivery
We are concerned about the relative speed at which the,Fund indicated that “screening” or 'gatekeeping' practices may be ruling out people who are indeed eligible,It becomes more important in the light of the Smith review in a post referendum context.,only inclusive representative umbrella organisation for the sector SCVO: has the largest Scotland-wide membership,community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership
https://scvo.scot/p/5638/2014/08/28/scvo-response-welfare-funds-scotland-bill-welfare-funds-scotland-bill
to limit current powers, then this makes a strong case for action including an amendment to ensure eligibility,References
[i]http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/welfare-funds-scotland-bill-stage-1-debate/ [ii]http,Scotland and others – Stage 2 Briefing Welfare Fund (Scotland) Bill [v]http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts,inclusive representative umbrella organisation for the sector SCVO:
has the largest Scotland-wide membership,groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes
our governance and membership
https://scvo.scot/p/8050/2015/03/02/welfare-funds-scotland-bill-stage-3-briefing
The debate about welfare must be about protecting and empowering people to contribute to society and,As highlighted by Carers UK and others, tightening eligibility and cuts to services lead to (mainly),only inclusive representative umbrella organisation for the sector SCVO: has the largest Scotland-wide membership,community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership,Further details about SCVO can be found at www.scvo.scot.
https://scvo.scot/p/8956/2015/04/30/response-to-welfare-reform-committee-inquiry-on-women-and-welfare
