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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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Programme for Government proposal: Transparent voluntary sector funding

Scotland’s voluntary sector Scotland’s voluntary sector plays a central role in achieving the three policy,priorities discussed by the First Minister’s in the Policy Prospectus, New leadership - A fresh start,Government to collaborate more effectively with the sector on solutions based on expertise, experience, and evidence,Evidence that this policy will lead to change As the Open Government Action Plan, Scottish Exchequer,,Who will this policy support?

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

Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform programme - SCVO response

response The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence,While this is a well-intentioned policy and is, by and large, one we support, the implementation of this,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

https://scvo.scot/p/59486/2023/05/01/inquiry-into-the-scottish-governments-public-service-reform-programme-scvo-response-to-the-finance-and-public-administration-committee

Digital Inclusion Briefing

The evidence clearly shows digital exclusion exacerbates existing deep routed inequalities and affordability,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

How to align your charity goals with like-minded corporates

Purpose is key to work-place satisfaction and the reason why people chose to work in the charity sector. Charities don’t have a monopoly on purpose though, staff across all sectors are motivated by the idea they are making the world a better place. In fact 83% of Millennial...

https://scvo.scot/p/51035/2022/06/23/how-to-align-your-charity-goals-with-like-minded-corporates

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,Our submission draws on evidence from: SCVO support services (funding, digital, membership support, and,SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 21-22. ,SCVO and others in the sector have provided significant evidence to the committee on how the NPF can,There should be a visible link between policies, programmes, and services to the NPF and other tools

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

Cost of living crisis: SCVO and Volunteer Scotland briefing for MPs

Based on a range of evidence, including Volunteer Scotland’s recent research report, ‘Testing our Resilience,In the first instance, the publication online of a clear policy statement relating to the impact on Work,The DWP have produced a policy statement on this issue but have not permitted its publication online.,Taking all this evidence into consideration, it is clear that volunteering is under considerable threat,for voluntary organisationspromote and grow volunteering through partners, funders, Government, and policy

https://scvo.scot/p/55743/2022/11/29/cost-of-living-crisis-scvo-and-volunteer-scotland-briefing-for-mps

SCVO response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee's low income and debt problems inquiry

We lobby government on policy issues, create jobs for young people and support organisations to embrace,The evidence clearly shows digital exclusion exacerbates existing deep routed inequalities.,However, evidence shows that those from lower socio-economic classes, those with lower educational attainment,Safety nets to provide access to devices and connectivity – such devices in libraries and other public,More evidence and resources on what works in tackling digital exclusion is available on the website for

https://scvo.scot/p/49734/2022/04/05/scvo-response-to-the-social-justice-and-social-security-committees-low-income-and-debt-problems-inquiry

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker

Wave one - Summer 2021 The Scottish Third Sector Tracker is a community of third sector organisations based in Scotland. This large and inclusive community of organisations share their experiences and challenges in a quarterly survey. The information gathered from the community...

https://scvo.scot/p/46981/2021/11/23/the-scottish-third-sector-tracker

Put climate change on the agenda this Trustees' Week

enterprises that engaged in SCVO and SenScot research on this topic said they didn’t have environmental policies,and 89% didn’t have a carbon reduction policy in place.

https://scvo.scot/p/46155/2021/11/02/put-climate-change-on-the-agenda-this-trustees-week

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

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