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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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Background

Our approach We invited SCVO's Intermediaries Network members to book a 30-minute meeting with our Policy,of SCVO’s Intermediaries Network at a meeting in February 2022.,There are over 60 national intermediaries represent organisations working in the same field, such as youth,These organisations are supported by a strong network of Intermediaries that inform members about current,Government and Parliament for organisations less able to speak openly about big issues.

https://scvo.scot/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/background

Leading Scots figures push for gender equality

Host of sector figures drive new gender equality body

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-scots-figures-push-for-gender-equality

Consultation on Scotland's Electoral Future: delivering improvements in participation and administration

If the Scottish Government is “committed to a strong Scottish Parliament, diverse local authorities and,Conclusion As we said in our introduction, if the Scottish Government is “committed to a strong Scottish,Youth Parliament are focussing on young people and students; Action for Churches in Scotland have carried,organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.

https://scvo.scot/p/5254/2014/07/10/consultation-on-scotlands-electoral-future-delivering-improvements-in-participation-and-administration

An Economy for All report #economyforall

and in advice centres; attending youth clubs and work programmes; making the most of community groups,increased income in order to meet family responsibilities.,from the sector – our 1500 members include charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary,organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable,[xlvii] Evidence submitted to the Scottish Parliament's Expert Working Group on Welfare, Miller, (2013

https://scvo.scot/p/4705/2014/05/07/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall

SCVO response to Scottish Parliament Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee

SCVO response to Scottish Parliament Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee Download the PDF version of,We attended several meeting with senior staff promising our support would be formalised and implemented,About us The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national body representing the,from the sector – our 1,900 members include charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary,organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable

https://scvo.scot/p/25068/2018/04/13/scvo-response-to-scottish-parliament-economy-jobs-and-fair-work-committee

Proposed Sanitary Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill

Our position SCVO supports Monica Lennon MSP’s Private Members Bill, which is seeking to create a universal,Our response This is SCVO’s response to the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee,SCVO’s membership base are supportive of this approach and would encourage Scottish Government to extend,About us The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national body representing the,Youth Parliament.

https://scvo.scot/p/33454/2019/11/11/proposed-sanitary-products-free-provision-scotland-bill

Brexit and Scottish independence: a third sector perspective

In the Scottish Parliament, SNP and Green MSPs combined forces to win a Scottish Parliament vote 69-59,In terms of Brexit, there is clearly great uncertainty about our economic future.,If these are eroded, this would be of great concern to our members.,We understand that some of our members would wish to open a debate about whether human rights protections,Parliament and to engage in a meaningful discussion about the kind of country we wish to become.

https://scvo.scot/p/15005/2017/04/07/brexit-and-scottish-independence-a-third-sector-perspective

Right Approach Campaign: July - December 2016

Human rights language is often used by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) from a range of political,We contacted all elected Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and created a motion which has so,Further to this, SCVO contacted all the Scottish Members of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons and,Refugee Council Scottish Youth Parliament See Me Scotland Voluntary Arts Scotland Who Cares?,organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable

https://scvo.scot/p/14613/2017/02/28/right-approach-campaign-july-december-2016

Call for Evidence, Welfare Reform Committee - The Future of Social Security

The Committee has been one of the most effective in the Scottish Parliament, scrutinizing and challenging,We urge the Committee to question ministers at UK and Scottish level about what is being done to ensure,from the sector – our 1300 members include charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary,organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.

https://scvo.scot/p/10048/2015/08/31/call-for-evidence-welfare-reform-committee-the-future-of-social-security

A new democracy for Scotland: Discussion paper by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

An open Scottish Parliament, beyond the politicians The Scottish Parliament has the potential to be one,However, during chamber debates and committee meetings the working practices of the Scottish Parliament,Here therefore, are some proposals to improve our parliament: The Scottish Youth Parliament offers an,from the sector – our 1600 members include charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary,organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable

https://scvo.scot/p/6723/2014/11/14/a-new-democracy-for-scotland-discussion-paper-by-the-scottish-council-for-voluntary-organisations