The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.
Policy network
About
SCVO’s policy network connects voluntary sector professionals in Scotland with an interest in policy and public affairs. Our members have access to a highly valued training and events programme and an online community space designed for collaboration and connection. The network is open to anyone in an SCVO member organisation either working in or with an interest in policy.
Policy network community
SCVO’s policy network has been around for over twenty years to offer the sector a space to discuss the rapidly changing world and how to influence it for the better. The network brings together policy professionals and enthusiasts to discuss common issues, build connections and network.
Members can expect in person networking opportunities with fellow members and key stakeholders in government and parliament. We also offer an online community space for members to seek advice, exchange expertise, and share their policy and campaigns work.
Latest news & opinion
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Policy network events
Our training and events aim to equip members with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to influence Scotland’s policy landscape. Previous events have included training on the Bills process, how to engage with political party manifestos, opportunities to meet political party researchers and other teams within parliament and government, and election results specials with Professor John Curtice.
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Join the SCVO policy network
Joining the network is an exclusive benefit we offer to anyone in an SCVO membership organisation, which grants you access to our online community space and a wide range of training and events.
To join, please contact pon@scvo.scot
Meet the team
Kyrstie Brown
Leads our policy network and covers banking, community wealth building, and the lobbying act
Jason Henderson
Leads our better regulation work and is responsible for charity law and Fair Funding
Kirsten Hogg
Has strategic responsibility for SCVO's policy & research activity
Rachel Le Noan
Leads our transforming the economy work and is responsible for SCVO's work on Levelling Up
David Livey
Leads on Freedom of Information, procurement, the National Performance Framework, and climate change
Sheghley Ogilvie
Leads our Fair funding and procurement work and is responsible for Fair Work and the budgets