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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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Funding of EU Structural Fund Priorities in Scotland, post-Brexit

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

https://scvo.scot/p/30911/2019/05/03/%ef%bb%bffunding-of-eu-structural-fund-priorities-in-scotland-post-brexit

Latest figures show giving has fallen – should we be worrying?

into account the many ways in which people give their time, both formal and informal – for a review of research,into volunteering see this research summary.,SCVO researchers are currently in the middle of analysing charity accounts for our State of the Sector,research.

https://scvo.scot/p/31492/2019/06/11/latest-figures-show-giving-has-fallen-should-we-be-worrying

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

https://scvo.scot/p/40369/2020/09/17/coronavirus-and-its-impact-on-the-scottish-voluntary-sector-a-review-of-literature

Equalities & Human Rights Committee Debate - Valuing the Third Sector

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

https://scvo.scot/p/41307/2020/11/30/equalities-human-rights-committee-debate-valuing-the-third-sector

Digital Inclusion Briefing

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 submission to the Law Family Commission on Civil Society

About our submission SCVO welcomes the Law Family Commission's call for evidence on the future of civil,Anecdotal evidence also suggests that authorities are returning to a ‘business as usual’ command and,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,Contact Paul Bradley - Policy and Public Affairs Officer

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

Creating a Fairer Scotland: Employability Support - SCVO Response

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

Carers (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Briefing for Health and Sport Committee

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

https://scvo.scot/p/8850/2015/04/22/carers-scotland-bill-stage-1-briefing-for-health-and-sport-committee

SCVO response - Long-Term Financial Sustainability of Local Government

Because of the success of this service, the Food Train was more recently contacted by the library service,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,Jenny Bloomfield Email: policy@scvo.scot / Tel: 0131 474 8000

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

Essential digital skills for Scotland - charter briefing part 2

This is the second of our two-part report on the Digital Participation Charter pilot research - to read,By using digital devices to look up recipes, as well as access budgeting apps and free library resources,Diane Webb, Digital Policy Lead at Renfrewshire Council (and member of DigiRen) said: “While it was brilliant,Senior Management Support Evidence from SCVO’s “Creating a Digitally Confident Third Sector in Scotland,users in libraries throughout the city.

https://scvo.scot/p/31661/2019/07/01/essential-digital-skills-for-scotland-charter-briefing-part-2

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