The resources, training and opportunities available to members, together with the wealth of news and,not only to be part of the Scottish Charity Awards this year, but to win two of the categories (Campaign,of the Year and Digital Citizen).,workshops, befriending calls and a suite of digital self-help resources which have all been a major,By adding these digital services, we have become more accessible to people living in rural communities

Hello to our 256 new members, 13 new supporters – and welcome back to our existing ones!,v=dKwzktQAPUE Digital An update on our work in digital participation, inclusion and evolution This year,service, and introducing a new Cyber Security Check-up and Essential Digital Skills Check-up, while,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

In early 2023 all SCVO staff participated in an anti-racism action learning programme delivered by Viana,These findings were and continue to be pivotal in shaping SCVO's policy, digital, communications and,opportunities in 2023 to provide short-term support to new and existing digital inclusion initiatives,digital exclusion and our vision for a fairer, more digitally inclusive Scotland, in 2023 we launched,on a whole host of digital topics.

Our policy team were dedicated to building important relationships with key policy-makers to make sure,SCVO policy-driven interactions 20 SCVO policy briefings and consultation responses 7 committee appearances,The campaign generated media coverage across 23 publications and united voluntary organisations behind,187 new reports The findings of this research were (and continue to be) pivotal in shaping SCVO's policy,, Third Force News and mainstream news media.

for 2023-28 Ambitious for SCVO,ambitious for the voluntary sector Setting the scene As we launch this new,Embracing digital approaches has extended the reach and effectiveness of many voluntary organisations,participate in a healthy democracy, create social justice and enhance the quality of life.,It helps us improve our services and gives us insights to inform our policy and influencing work.,We will promote excellence in governance, digital capacity, diversity and inclusion.

and policy teams set out the agenda for SCVO's own work in the coming year.,SCVO’s head of policy, research campaigns, Kirsten Hogg, asked questions of and responded to Nicola Sturgeon,exploring how the Scottish Government can create the conditions that allow the sector to fully participate,The cost of living crisis - a conversation with Jack Monroe Part campaigner, part writer, part inspirational,makers and the people they make policy for.

Her work focuses on unpacking the dynamics of privilege and power, fostering new places of belonging,,Along with his brilliant team, Lawrence is highly experienced in developing campaigns that pack a punch,She has been delivering iterations of All Things Financial for SCVO for a long time now; financial policies,Working in digital for well over a decade, Ross has trained thousands of charity staff to use digital,deals with issues around data protection and other aspects of privacy, responding to consultations on new

Your support and participation helps to keep the Gathering - the UK's largest event for the voluntary,organisations that are here are the ones who shone through.”Following his address, SCVO’s head of policy,what needs to happen' Building a cash-first future: can we make food banks history in Scotland Campaigners,transformation develop digital services for people living with or at risk of HIV.This fantastic event,The #EssentialSector campaign is spearheaded by a group of organisations who believe more needs to be