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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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.

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First year of Home-Start Edinburgh sees more families in need supported

Merger has expanded the volunteer-based charity’s services to cover all of Edinburgh, meanwhile, demand for its services has increased

https://tfn.scot/news/first-year-of-home-start-edinburgh-sees-more-families-in-need-supported

Taking on welfare reform | Conference report

 and third sector capacity, and mobilising support for people and communities.,of small/community organisations to apply for funding Public awareness/engagement: The main challenges,It’s important to invest in communities with a long-term view, not simply directing funding at pilot,The Bedroom Tax will lead to displacement and impact on the resilience of communities.,Henry Simmons – Alzheimer Scotland Everything is predicated on family and community support/capacity,

https://scvo.scot/p/2622/2012/12/09/taking-on-welfare-reform-conference-report

SCVO submission to the Finance Committee on Scotland's public finances

The pandemic has laid bare the voluntary sector’s unparalleled role in the resilience of Scotland’s communities,benefitsThe confidence and motivation to go online SCVO have been working on digital inclusion and capacity,situations post-covid – SCVO is happy to play a role in facilitating this.,processes in Scotland are administered could alleviate the pre- and post-pandemic funding challenges,, three-year funding, and the option to apply for core and project costs.

https://scvo.scot/p/44755/2021/08/12/scvo-submission-to-the-finance-committee-on-scotlands-public-finances

SCVO response to Access to Information Rights consultation (Scottish Government)

For example, local community groups that might not be charities can apply for public funds for a range,There is a considerable disparity in resources and capacity when comparing voluntary organisations with,from private funding sources, bringing additional value and benefit to our communities.,This capacity would be unavailable to a voluntary organisation working in this space or on any other,, and to promote community connection and resilience.

https://scvo.scot/p/58210/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-access-to-information-rights-consultation

The big impact of small charities

The same question can be applied to the third sector.,Big charities can influence national policy, do major research and communicate with the masses.,As project officer for the Community Capacity and Resilience Fund I’ve been privileged to witness just,Fife Arabic Society The charity reports that the impact is evidenced by the “community volunteers who,Combining feedback from disadvantaged people in the community with knowledge of the challenges faced

https://scvo.scot/p/12749/2016/06/16/the-big-impact-of-small-charities

Briefing: issues for the third sector beyond 2016

As a sector we can lead the way by seizing the opportunity to more widely apply rights-based approaches,that the human rights of individuals from all walks of life are respected, protected and fulfilled by applying,Public generosity is not, however, a long-term solution to funding vital services.,We need a commitment to long-term funding initiatives.,Capacity & Resilience Fund – Interim Report Briefing: public sector funding Creating a Fairer Scotland

https://scvo.scot/p/12034/2016/04/11/scvo-briefing-issues-for-the-third-sector-beyond-2016

Community Capacity and Resilience Fund guidance notes

about the fund requirements Introduction In this 4th round of the Community Capacity and Resilience fund,Funding from the Community Capacity & Resilience fund would enable us to hire an additional sessional,We received Community Capacity & Resilience funding previously.,The Community Capacity & Resilience fund is not intended to fund repeat projects/activity.,The Community Capacity & Resilience fund will continue to seek feedback on the funds operation and review

https://scvo.scot/p/26005/2018/09/06/community-capacity-and-resilience-fund-guidance-notes

SCVO response to FoI Reform Bill consultation (Katy Clark MSP)

must find a balance that protects voluntary organisations' financial, operational, and reputational resilience,For example, local community groups that might not be charities can apply for public funds for a range,from private funding sources, bringing additional value and benefit to our communities.,This capacity would be unavailable to a voluntary organisation working in this space or on any other,, and to promote community connection and resilience.

https://scvo.scot/p/58166/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-foi-reform-bill-consultation