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SCVO response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee's low income and debt problems inquiry
5 April 2022
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We lobby government on policy issues, create jobs for young people and support organisations to embrace,Research carried out before the pandemic showed that 8 out of 10 people used the internet on a daily,The evidence clearly shows digital exclusion exacerbates existing deep routed inequalities.,Ofcom research this year states that 2 million households in the UK struggle to afford their internet,Safety nets to provide access to devices and connectivity – such devices in libraries and other public
Carers (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Briefing for Health and Sport Committee
22 April 2015
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Research from a range of third sector organisations highlights that carers do not get anywhere near enough,There is an increasing evidence base which shows the economic and social value of support to unpaid carers,SCVO’s own research shows that third sector funding from the public sector is down, and third sector,/policy-library/state-of-caring-2014 [vi] http://www.carers.org/news/wake-call-nation-over-reality-family-caring,[vii] http://www.carersuk.org/for-professionals/policy/policy-library/state-of-caring-2014 [viii]http
Digital Inclusion Briefing
29 October 2018
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The evidence clearly shows digital exclusion
exacerbates existing deep routed inequalities and affordability,Recent research by Citizens Advice Scotland found that only 25%
of clients could apply online for a benefit,Advice Scotland (2018) - Disconnected: Understanding Digital Inclusion and
Improving Access
Recent research,A more comprehensive library of reading and
resources is available on the website for
Scotland’s Digital,sizesour governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board and policy
https://scvo.scot/p/27369/2018/10/29/digital-inclusion-briefing
SCVO briefing: Scottish Government debate on welfare - 12 November 2014
12 November 2014
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SCVO is due to publish research at the end of November.,Working with community organisations from Easter Ross to Dumfries, our findings build on the developing evidence,use of and impact of sanctions on benefit claimants In line with third sector, government and other research,This means having no control over other areas of policy which affect poverty and inequality.,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO
Creating a Fairer Scotland: Employability Support - SCVO Response
12 October 2015
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employment support (and social security) to be devolved We explore links between employability and other policy,Context The current political and policy context in Scotland is incredibly exciting; there are many avenues,Indeed, as highlighted by Inclusion Scotland during evidence given to the Welfare Reform Committee, isolation,We must take stock of how current approaches and programmes work, of research such as “Ties that Bind,Contact Ruchir Shah, Policy Manager Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair
https://scvo.scot/p/10328/2015/10/12/creating-a-fairer-scotland-employability-support-scvo-response
Funding of EU Structural Fund Priorities in Scotland, post-Brexit
3 May 2019
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This response provides SCVO’s perspective and evidence based
on our experience with the current European,There is some evidence to show that the increasing
complexity involved in applying for, and reporting,Further details about SCVO’s policy and research can be
found at https://scvo.scot/policy-research Contact,Ruchir Shah, Head of Policy Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre,,Email: policy@scvo.scot / Tel: 0131 474
8000 / Web: www.scvo.scot
Equalities & Human Rights Committee Debate - Valuing the Third Sector
30 November 2020
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Committee, who have proactively sought the views of Scotland’s voluntary sector and interrogated the evidence,its comprehensive and probing submissions to the Scottish Government – following its collection of evidence,light was shone on the financial vulnerability of the sector: SCVO has published an overview of our research,Partnership of equals Anecdotal evidence suggests that, while independent funders are contemplating the
Coronavirus and its impact on the Scottish Voluntary Sector: a review of literature
June - August 2020 Download a PDF version of this research paperDownload Introduction This paper presents,and people and communities specific research.,This is also the case when we look at evidence from Inspiring Scotland.,https://scvo.scot/policy/evidence-library/2020-coronavirus-and-its-impact-on-the-scottish-voluntary-sector-what-do-we-know-so-far-may,We lobby government on policy issues, create jobs for young people and support organisations to embrace
SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the sector's role in reducing inequalities & alleviating poverty
14 September 2022
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About our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to provide written evidence in advance of the oral evidence,Our submission draws on evidence from: SCVO support services (funding, digital, membership support, and,, and research with the sector throughout 21-22,including, ‘Scottish Government funding of voluntary,Recent research by the Living Wage Foundation has shown that 12.5% of voluntary sector workers in Britain,In SCVO’s research, many organisations have reported having had no increases in local or national government
Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform programme - SCVO response
1 May 2023
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response The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence,August 2022)Fair Funding for the Voluntary Sector (January 2023)A collection of SCVO engagement and research,policy provides us with genuine concern.,As we see it, the policy needs resourcing.,Contact Paul Bradley, Policy and Public Affairs Manager – paul.bradley@scvo.scot