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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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SCVO Scottish Budget Summary 2021

understand some of the high-level implications of the budget for the Scottish economy, the sector and the communities,agreement to accelerate efforts to become a net-zero economy while supporting people, businesses and communities,Capacity and Resilience Fund (CCRF); the Strengthening Collaboration initiative outlined in the Programme,energy efficiency, low carbon and renewable heat, with £60m earmarked for large scale decarbonisation projects,. £53m invested in a range of energy transition and industrial decarbonisation projects. £23.5m allocated

https://scvo.scot/p/48296/2022/01/18/scvo-scottish-budget-summary-2021

SCVO response to the Finance & Public Administration Committee: Scotland's public finances in 2023-24 - the impact of the cost of living and public service reform

To support a sustainable and resilient voluntary sector, organisations need the Scottish Government to,For example, the wasted capacity of navigating funding application and reporting processes annually.,people, and the development of effective alternatives, should be considered at the outset of every project,to have limited capacity to source additional funding.,Beyond this, SCVO and colleagues across the sector do not have access to information about the projects

https://scvo.scot/p/52616/2022/08/19/scvo-response-to-the-finance-public-administration-committee-scotlands-public-finances-in-2023-24-the-impact-of-the-cost-of-living-and-public-service-reform

SCVO submission to the Law Family Commission on Civil Society

They include the UK Community Renewal Fund, the Levelling Up Fund, the Community Ownership Fund, and,Voluntary organisations need to access these funding sources if the funds are to go to people and communities,However, applications to the Community Renewal Fund and the Levelling Up Fund must be in by June, and,The traditional funding routes for volunteering services means that organisations have reduced capacity,projects and plan their workforces.

https://scvo.scot/p/43561/2021/05/10/submission-to-law-family-commission-on-civil-society

SCVO response to the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery

Every effort must be made to future-proof newfound resilience in communities to reduce the impact of,There is also now little for families to fall back on at the best of times; their economic resilience,missions are another example of the sector's contribution across the economy and its capabilities and capacity,for one year or less, means that organisations can struggle to deliver projects and plan their workforces,Traditional procurement models also do not take account of the capacity issues felt by many specialist

https://scvo.scot/p/38613/2020/05/29/scvo-response-to-the-advisory-group-on-economic-recovery

Regulations and Statutory Guidance to accompany the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013

This means that the voice of people in rural communities is vital, and models such as Community Care,Lessons from the use of tele-care must be emphasised and updates from the DALLAS project in Scotland,disability and their carers) Thinking Digitally Learners Module is part of their ‘Get Connected and Lead project,If the funding attached to ILF is to be devolved to Scotland, like the Scottish Welfare Fund, there must,These are: Services built around people and communities, their needs, aspirations, capacities and skills

https://scvo.scot/p/2518/2013/07/10/regulations-and-statutory-guidance-to-accompany-the-social-care-self-directed-support-scotland-act-2013

Land Reform Review Group: Call for evidence

Community ownership can offer a more stable and resilient method for managing land assets than the hereditary,Some communities will need additional support and guidance to progress their ideas and develop projects,, to make stronger, more resilient and independent communities which have an even greater stake in their,To ensure the momentum is maintained a permanent fund should be established which ensures regular funding,to establish they have the will and capacity to take on the responsibilities of ownership, and that

https://scvo.scot/p/2616/2013/01/11/land-reform-review-group-call-for-evidence

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,projects.,The Bedroom Tax will lead to displacement and impact on the resilience of communities.

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

State of the Sector 2013

This is a positive step forward for the sector, which demonstrates the resilient nature of many third,better support the communities we work with and plan solutions that produce long-term results.,Only 22% anticipate increases in paid staff, meaning that few will have any additional capacity with,key areas that organisations are looking at are: developing new income sources (72%), developing new projects,Other areas of concern are sustainability, maintaining services, tendering processes, capacity and meeting

https://scvo.scot/p/2739/2013/12/10/state-of-the-sector-2013

A new democracy for Scotland: Discussion paper by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

We already know that there is substantial capacity within Scotland’s communities.,Government programmes such as the Strengthening Communities Fund and the Climate Challenge Fund directly,fund capacity for community-led initiatives.,Planning decisions which make it easier to set up local community projects, legal protection for community,In this way the capacity of the wider community can be used to support good citizen health.

https://scvo.scot/p/6723/2014/11/14/a-new-democracy-for-scotland-discussion-paper-by-the-scottish-council-for-voluntary-organisations

SCVO response: Local Government & Regeneration Committee enquiry – Community Empowerment Bill

The Royal Society of Edinburgh ‘Community Empowerment and Capacity Building Paper’ gets to the heart,successful community projects which have already been taken forward.,, more united and have the capacity to undertake fantastic projects and influence decision making.,resilient communities.,The People and Communities Fund is a good example of the problems with current funding programmes and

https://scvo.scot/p/5732/2014/09/09/scvo-response-local-government-regeneration-committee-enquiry-community-empowerment-bill