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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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Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

TFN's guide to charity election manifestos

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants

SCVO submission to the Law Family Commission on Civil Society

Do you think that value is properly understood by the public and by policy makers? If not, why not?,Research-based charities have crucial insights to contribute to social, economic, and environmental discussions,The Scottish Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Committee’s 2019 Valuing the Third Sector report,The latest primary research conducted by SCVO is the Third Sector Forecast, 2019.,SCVO’s evidence library contains hundreds of recent reports, all produced by or about voluntary sector

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

SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the impact of human rights budgeting

submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 21-22, including, ‘Scottish Government,Small charities (income of under £100k) make up 78% of the charity sector in Scotland.,In 2020/21, 40% of charities spent more than their income, with that rising to 46% of smaller charities,In 2019, the previous Equalities and Human Rights Committee recognised that the way the voluntary sector,funding since 2019.

https://scvo.scot/p/53617/2022/09/09/scvo-response-to-pre-budget-scrutiny-2023-24-the-impact-of-human-rights-budgeting

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

Our policy team work closely with the voluntary sector, the Scottish Government, COSLA, and the Scottish,SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 21-22. ,held in reserve (a legal requirement for charities) is at risk of losing value and being used to prop,Small charities (income of under £100k) make up 78% of the charity sector in Scotland.,charities.

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

Programme for Government proposal: Transparent voluntary sector funding

by bringing fundraised income into vital areas, from service provision to environmental and medical research,Our sector also adds value to Scotland’s local and national systems by bringing access to fundraised,on solutions based on expertise, experience, and evidence.,Evidence that this policy will lead to change As the Open Government Action Plan, Scottish Exchequer,,Valuing the Third Sector: Looking ahead to the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2020-21, the most recent

https://scvo.scot/p/60307/2023/06/22/programme-for-government-proposal-transparent-voluntary-sector-funding

SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the sector's role in reducing inequalities & alleviating

About our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to provide written evidence in advance of the oral evidence,, and research with the sector throughout 21-22,including, ‘Scottish Government funding of voluntary,As SCVO's Charities, Scotland & Holyrood: Twenty Years Delivering Change details, the voluntary sector,Recent research by the Living Wage Foundation has shown that 12.5% of voluntary sector workers in Britain,, regular donations, and grants are devalued, and money held in reserve is at risk of losing value or

https://scvo.scot/p/53665/2022/09/14/scvo-response-to-pre-budget-scrutiny-2023-24-the-sectors-role-in-reducing-inequalities-alleviating-poverty

Coronavirus, next steps & communities

Respondents to our 2019 Sector Forecast Survey echoed known challenges of increasing demand against a,Recent SCVO research from May 2020 now highlights a predicted 30% drop in income this year for voluntary,Scotland's recovery from the pandemic must recognise not only the value and contribution of voluntary,However, it is not sustainable, and the value of the sector's support must be understood and appreciated,Contact Paul Bradley, Policy Team – paul.bradley@scvo.scot

https://scvo.scot/p/38971/2020/06/08/coronavirus-next-steps-communities

SCVO response - Long-Term Financial Sustainability of Local Government

14 August 2019 Local Governmentt Funding - SCVO response to local government committee - August 2019Download,View the latest sector stats SCVO’s policy works to ensure that the needs and concerns of the third sector,By acting as an authoritative and trusted voice for the sector, SCVO’s policy and research output is,delivered through a strong evidence base and an engaged membership.,Further details about SCVO’s policy and research can be found at https://scvo.scot/policy-research Contact

https://scvo.scot/p/32146/2019/08/14/scvo-response-to-scottish-parliaments-local-government-and-communities-committee-long-term-financial-sustainability-of-local-government

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Collaborate with us and our members to develop and promote voluntary sector policy perspectives for Scotland