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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 future of SCVO: consulting on a new strategic approach

We have come up with a proposed way forward and we would very much appreciate the views of our members,You may be a member, you may contribute to our policy and influencing networks, you may subscribe to,payroll or IT service from us, participate in Community Jobs Scotland or share space in one of our five offices,Membership We are conscious that our role as a membership organisation has been subject to a great deal,That will also allow individuals to be members as well as organisations.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/the-future-of-scvo-consulting-on-a-new-strategic-approach

SCVO Annual Review 2020-21

Policy Insights into our policy work and how we have worked to support and advocate for the sector We,Our Policy team identified six key areas of focus for our policy work: CoronavirusEconomic actorEuropeEmployerPartnershipsRegulation,staff and tenantsTo support the sector to deal with the impact and fall-out from the coronavirus pandemicTo,YouTube: www.youtube.com/SCVOtv SCVO’s networks include: Intermediaries NetworkPolicy Officers NetworkThird,Sector ForumComms NetworkTrustees Network Our bulletins include: SCVO Members BulletinEmployabilityDigitalPolicyCoronavirusEvents

https://scvo.scot/about/work/annual-review/html

What employers can do

A policy on the menopause may include: A general introduction, highlighting what the policy is for and,this, a point of contact should be clearly established within an organisation, such as a welfare officer,who is fully trained in dealing with these matters and are fully approachable.,to ensure comfortable office working temperatures and place people in appropriate positions to combat,is 16 degrees Networking and disclosure Provide opportunities to network with colleagues experiencing

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/guide-to-supporting-your-staff-through-the-menopause/what-employers-can-do

Planning for EU Exit (Brexit)

The Home Office have an email alert system for people and organisations to receive updates about the,What is SCVO doing?,SCVO campaigned against a no deal Brexit If you are an SCVO member our Professional Networks can help,You can find SCVO blogs, SCVO policy briefings and press releases on Brexit topics here.,More information and policy analysis can be found at the Scottish Centre on European Relations, an independent

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/planning-for-eu-exit-brexit

SCVO Impact Report 2022/23

members, a brand new guide to setting up a charity, and more templates and model policies to give organisations,' offices and in SCVO's offices with a responsive IT helpdesk.,SCVO policy-driven interactions 19 SCVO policy briefings and consultation responses 5 committee appearances,by SCVO staff 10 SCVO policy led events Engaged with 900+ sector representatives through SCVO-led events,, welcoming members to a series of networking eventsWe’ve promoted SCVO’s work and the work of the sector

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact

SCVO Impact

members Our members sit at the very heart of SCVO and play an active role in shaping our work.,their own organisations' offices and in SCVO's office with a responsive IT helpdesk.,SCVO policy-driven interactions 20 SCVO policy briefings and consultation responses 7 committee appearances,by SCVO staff 13 SCVO policy events and training sessions SCVO highly rated for awareness and regard,in partnership with the TSI Scotland Network.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact-2021-22

Useful contacts

Circular Communities Scotland Community Land Scotland Community Land Scotland is a member-based organisation,Development Trusts Association Scotland | (dtascot.org.uk) Funding Scotland SCVO's funding database which,sector in Scotland, promoting the work of local people in their communities and influencing national policy,Provide advice, deals and audits.,HSE: Information about health and safety at work Office of Scottish Charities Regulator (OSCR) The Scottish

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/useful-contacts

Finding some glimmers of hope from 2022 - SCVO policy & public affairs

Six years into my time here, there remains an ever constant need to deal with new policies and challenges,SCVO and the TSI Scotland Network have built solid relationships with the UK Government.,Finally, there's our policy network for those operating in or close to policy development.,Although this is less about SCVO influencing the policy landscape, we've held a wide array of events,Still, 2022 has set some solid foundations for SCVO's policy and influencing across a whole range of

https://scvo.scot/p/56514/2022/12/22/finding-some-glimmers-of-hope-from-2022-scvo-policy-public-affairs

Post-legislative scrutiny: Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

Procurement officers are reluctant to subdivide their programmes into smaller, more manageable lots that,In August, SCVO and the TSI Scotland Network published the paper, 'Fair Funding and Fair Work.',One organisation told SCVO that the alignment between policy goals and funding has been inconsistent,,Sadly, the Network ceased with the end of the contract.,Along with our community of 3,500+ members and supporters, we want to see a thriving voluntary sector

https://scvo.scot/p/62600/2023/09/27/post-legislative-scrutiny-procurement-reform-scotland-act-2014

Scotland switches on to digital debate

​Over 150 people turned up to the first ever digital inclusion festival

https://tfn.scot/news/a