# Policy network **SCVO’s policy network connects voluntary sector professionals in Scotland with an interest in policy and public affairs. Our members have access to a highly valued training and events programme and an online community space designed for collaboration and connection. The network is open to anyone in an SCVO member organisation either working in or with an interest in policy.**   ## **Policy network community**  SCVO’s policy network has been around for over twenty years to offer the sector a space to discuss the rapidly changing world and how to influence it for the better. The network brings together policy professionals and enthusiasts to discuss common issues, build connections and network.   Members can expect in person networking opportunities with fellow members and key stakeholders in government and parliament. We also offer an online community space for members to seek advice, exchange expertise, and share their policy and campaigns work.   ## Latest news & opinion The latest **Policy network** news and blogs. **[Read more](/post/tags/policy-network)** [ ](/post/author/kyrstie "Read more by Kyrstie Brown") **[5 lessons learned from 20+ years of SCVO’s Policy Network](/p/61872/2023/09/01/5-lessons-learned-from-20-years-of-scvos-policy-network)** 1 September 2023 [ ](/post/author/pbradley "Read more by Paul Bradley") **[SCVO's policy and influencing progress in 2023](/p/60640/2023/07/07/scvos-policy-and-influencing-progress-in-2023)** 7 July 2023 [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/005b0000003bH2VAAU/sheghley-ogilvie "Read more by Sheghley Ogilvie") **[Achieving change: Voluntary sector policy successes in Session 5](/p/44116/2021/06/16/achieving-change-voluntary-sector-policy-successes-in-session-5)** 16 June 2021 ## **Policy network events**  Our training and events aim to help you with the skills, knowledge, and connections you need to influence Scotland’s policy landscape. Previous events have included training on the Bills process, how to engage with political party manifestos, opportunities to meet political party researchers and other teams within parliament and government, and election results specials with Professor John Curtice.   ### Next policy network event No upcoming events ## **Join the SCVO policy network**  #### Not a member or supporter? [Join our community](https://scvo.scot/membership) #### Already a member or supporter? [Sign in to My SCVO](#scvo-account-modal-sign-in-or-up) [Find out if your organisation is a member](https://scvo.scot/membership/members) ## Meet the team ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2023/11/jason.jpg) ### Jason Henderson Leads our Fair funding work and is also responsible for the Scottish budget and our work on the hostile environment. [Contact](mailto:jason.henderson@scvo.scot) ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2023/11/rachel-large.jpg) ### Rachel Le Noan Leads our partnership work (including the Covenant and Third Sector Partnership Agreement) and is also responsible for the Programme for Government. [Contact](mailto:rachel.lenoan@scvo.scot) ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2024/02/david-livey.png) ### David Livey David is the Policy & Research Manager, covering policy, public affairs, and research. He leads on Public Service Reform, Freedom of Information, procurement, AI/cyber, Local Government elections. [Contact](mailto:david.livey@scvo.scot) ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2023/11/sheghley.jpg) ### Sheghley Ogilvie Leads our better regulation work and is also responsible for our work on the sector as an employer, the UK budget and Local Government elections. [Contact](mailto:sheghley.ogilvie@scvo.scot) --- ## About SCVO SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) is the national membership organisation for Scotland's voluntary sector. Our role is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in Scotland and to support them to do work that has a positive impact. SCVO supports members and the wider voluntary sector with all aspects of setting up and running a voluntary organisation. SCVO represents the needs and concerns of the voluntary sector to the Scottish government in Holyrood and UK government and Westminster. Through our learning and events programme SCVO offers training and development opportunities to the sector. Members access an extensive membership benefits package including specialist, in-depth, 1-to-1 guidance from our Information Services team and from professional service partners. Access to exclusive membership networks (including comms, employers, governance and policy) supports members to grow their connections, stay up to date, exchange ideas and views with peers, and learn through tailored learning opportunities. SCVO members enjoy free access to Funding Scotland Premium to stay on top of funding opportunities to support their organisation’s financial resilience. Discounts and savings on SCVO products and services (including our HR service, managed IT support, payroll service and events and training) and partner offers provide members with support to allow them to focus on delivering their organisation’s goals. Further SCVO products and services include [extensive digital support](https://scvo.scot/support/digital), a climate action resource [Growing Climate Confidence](https://climateconfident.scot), a voluntary sector publication [Third Force News](https://tfn.scot) and a voluntary sector jobs and recruitment service [Goodmoves](https://goodmoves.org). For more information on SCVO membership, visit [SCVO membership](https://scvo.scot/membership)