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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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The Gathering 2022: a round-up

beyond came together at Glasgow's SEC to enjoy a packed programme of over 80 workshops, seminars, and training,consumptionProcurement, production, use and circularity of materialsProduction, creation and waste of food,This year at the Gathering, we wanted to provoke conversation and to hear all about the positive work,SCVO’s head of policy, research campaigns, Kirsten Hogg, asked questions of and responded to Nicola Sturgeon,makers and the people they make policy for.

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2022

Conversations and partnership in a new relationship with the European Union

Irene Oldfather looks forward to a new era of cooperation with Europe

https://tfn.scot/opinion/conversations-cooperation-and-partnership-in-a-new-relationship-with-the-european-union

Scotland’s child poverty targets “destined for failure” unless employability schemes are overhauled, charities warn

One Parent Families Scotland and Oxfam Scotland have said parents and carers need better support

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-child-poverty-targets-destined-for-failure-unless-employability-schemes-are-overhauled-charities-warn

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

Sanctions briefing - SCVO appearance before Welfare Reform Committee

and support networks (e.g. sanctions on those with caring responsibilities)[v] 73% of referrals to food,situations diverts organisations from delivering preventative support services, as outlined by SCVO’s research,Two evaluations of CJS have shown a range of positive outcomes which far outweigh those achieved by e.g,SCVO works in partnership with the third sector in Scotland to advance our shared values and interests,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO

https://scvo.scot/p/5184/2014/04/01/sanctions-briefing-scvo-appearance-before-welfare-reform-committee

SCVO response: Smith Commission

European Convention on Human Rights and Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP), a partnership,The power to define access standards for buses, trains, taxis etc. remains reserved to Westminster, thereby,Apex Scotland Archaeology Scotland Argyll Voluntary Action ASH Scotland Association in Scotland to Research,De Amasi, Central Scotland African Union Michael Keating, University of Aberdeen Michelle McCrindle, Food,Train Moira Tasker, Citizens Advice Edinburgh Neil MacLennan, Scotland Office Nicolas White, Breast

https://scvo.scot/p/6582/2014/11/03/scvo-response-smith-commission

SCVO response to Scottish Government Enterprise and Skills consultation

people affected by these changes are the very people that the third sector works with every day – at food-banks,a lifetime of learning and training.,However, despite these positive developments, there is no mention of volunteering in the SDS 5-year corporate,Contact Ruth Boyle Policy Officer Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre,our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board and policy

https://scvo.scot/p/13860/2016/08/15/scvo-response-to-scottish-government-enterprise-and-skills-consultation

SCVO Briefing – Creating a Fairer Scotland

austerity measures, welfare cuts, the imposition of harsh sanctions on those already in a vulnerable position,Food Train is a grocery shopping, befriending and household support service for older people - assisting,better use of community assets and providing support for wellbeing and early intervention strategies in partnership,Modern Apprentices continue to be gender segregated where women accounted for only 2% of engineers in training,SCVO notes with interest research highlighted in the Scottish Government ‘Equally Safe’ strategy which

https://scvo.scot/p/12643/2016/06/22/scvo-briefing-creating-a-fairer-scotland

Third sector and welfare on the frontline

It is based on research carried out by SCVO during summer 2014.,The reforms are aggravating existing problems facing people Lack of food is a primary concern and food,worry is the inability to find funding and/or time to evaluate and develop services or collaborative partnerships,They continue to face challenges in accessing funding, training and information to help them support,A clear finding from this research is the positive impact that comes from strong relationships and trust

https://scvo.scot/p/7128/2014/12/03/third-sector-and-welfare-on-the-frontline

Coronavirus and its impact on the Scottish Voluntary Sector: a review of literature

The TSI survey meanwhile found that 36% of organisations believed that their financial position is likely,In that report, feedback from charities on their financial position suggests that there are fears of,funding.Work with communities to make decisions and allocate resources.Continue building trust and working in partnership,exclusion issues.Increased living costs.Lack of awareness of social security entitlements.Rising levels of food,We also help with day-to-day stuff, like affordable office space, discounted training courses, funding

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

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