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Sanctions briefing - SCVO appearance before Welfare Reform Committee
1 April 2014
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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
The effectiveness of the self-regulation of fundraising in Scotland: an informal review
23 September 2015
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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
Scottish Affairs Committee Inquiry: Work of the Scottish Affairs Committee
31 August 2015
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At a time when there is a strong public, press and policy focus on Scotland, largely following the substantial,Such visits would allow the Committee to see “policy in action” and hear first-hand from those being,Committee could consider: The impact of welfare reform on third sector organisations: We know from our own research,Consequently, the policy intentions of the current UK Government (for example, the introduction of a,Contact
Kate Wane Policy Officer kathryn.wane@scvo.scot 0131 474 6157 Scottish Council for Voluntary
Lobbying Act harming third sector campaigning in Scotland
campaign strategies, seek external legal advice, hold training sessions, and issue extra information briefs,to ensuring that third sector organisations continue to play a vital role in Scottish political and policy,A summary of my research findings and recommendations is available here.,Joshua Bird is completing a Master of Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh and is currently a,policy researcher with Holyrood Communications.
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee enquiry – Lobbying Bill
30 November 2015
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is almost always information that would be in the public domain anyway, consultation responses and briefings,Research[ii] conducted by a student on placement with SCVO into the UK Lobbying Act showed that legislation,The research focussed on restrictions on campaigning activity in the run up to elections, so the situation,The research found that the Act introduced ‘Undue burdens because organisations have had to invest additional,If a briefing is attached to the email which sets out our position, would that count as lobbying?
Work, wages and wellbeing in the Scottish labour market
24 August 2015
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As a recent briefing form NHS Health Scotland highlighted, to reduce health inequalities, action is needed,Researchers have also demonstrated that a basic Citizen’s Income is affordable for the UK by converting,ageing in active communities: Volunteering and the transition to retirement, Institute for Volunteering Research,[xx] http://www.gov.scot/About/Performance/scotPerforms/purpose [xxi] Citizen’s Income: A brief introduction,[xxiii] Citizen’s Income: A brief introduction, Citizen’s Income Trust (2013), p8.
https://scvo.scot/p/9961/2015/08/24/work-wages-and-wellbeing-in-the-scottish-labour-market
Expert Working Group on Welfare – Phase 2 Call for Evidence
16 December 2013
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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
Parliamentary debate: Scotland's Outlook campaign
24 March 2014
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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
Inquiry into Scotland’s Economic Future Post-2014
3 February 2014
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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
Silencing the third sector
10 February 2014
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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