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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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Funding available to help people get online

SCVO media release 21 August 2015 The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is inviting,For more on SCVO see www.scvo.scot Find out more about the Digital Challenge Fund For interview or further,comment, please call Charlotte McNeill at SCVO on 07790 601 995 or the BT Scotland press office on 0800

https://scvo.scot/p/9942/2015/08/21/funding-available-to-help-people-get-online

SCVO Briefing - Welfare Reform and Work Bill

so-called “troubled families” do not apply to Scotland but in this age of UK-wide, up to the minute media,We call on all MPs to vote with their conscience – please get as animated about this flawed legislation,as you are about other policies.,Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB Web: www.scvo.scot About,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO

https://scvo.scot/p/9634/2015/07/15/scvo-briefing-welfare-reform-and-work-bill

Are we in danger of sleepwalking into new regime?

first refers to trivial matters the FRSB has been concentrating on, rather than the bigger picture about

https://scvo.scot/p/10315/2015/10/13/are-we-in-danger-of-sleepwalking-into-new-regime

10 top tips for enticing new trustees

So what did I learn from existing trustees about encouraging new people to join up?,Concerns about personal liability, financial risks, and time commitment are big turn-offs.,Make sure your legal structure protects board members, be clear about what you expect from them, and,encouraging everyone equally. 6 Advertise in new places Advertising on goodmoves.org and in the local press,Try community centres, pubs, events listing papers such as the List or Skinny, social media.... and use

https://scvo.scot/p/6721/2014/11/14/10-top-tips-for-enticing-new-trustees

Democracy still failing too many people in Scotland

SCVO media release 14 November 2014 For immediate release TAP INTO ENERGY OF REFERENDUM & SMITH COMMISSION,Scotland, so that it works for the vulnerable people whose lives are most directly affected by decisions about,strong engagement with the Smith Commission, proves that there’s a big appetite among people to talk about,citizen juries in the Scottish Parliament to scrutinise new laws and policies and opening up debate about,organisations John Downie is available for interview and further comment, please call Charlotte McNeill, Press

https://scvo.scot/p/6734/2014/11/14/democracy-still-failing-too-many-people-in-scotland

Wanted - your stories to inspire others to get online

The Scottish Government is leading on a campaign called Let’s Get On which will work with media all across,To showcase what’s going on, we need to know more about what everyone is doing and what’s working really,If you’ve got a high resolution photo that would be brilliant Local press might want to get in touch,We know you’re doing amazing work – it's time to tell everyone else about it!

https://scvo.scot/p/5688/2014/09/03/wanted-your-stories-to-inspire-others-to-get-online

We must convince the missing million that their vote counts

SCVO media release 28 July 2014 The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has joined forces,These are the people whose lives are most directly affected by political decisions about welfare, health,“Politics is becoming all about raising funds and getting elected, no matter how few people actually,But the referendum and other decisions about the economy, health and social care are far too important,For more details, please contact Charlotte McNeill, Communications & Press Officer, SCVO on 0779 060

https://scvo.scot/p/5476/2014/07/28/we-must-convince-the-missing-million-that-their-vote-counts

Alcohol pricing - no silver bullet

while the victory in the Supreme Court is to be welcomed, we should immediately temper expectations about,third sector organisations to not only welcome the admission that this isn’t a silver bullet, but to press,None of this is news – the NHS and Scottish Government routinely flood the media with stats and studies,To their credit, every Scottish Government has tried to do something about it.,What about the people who actually struggle with alcohol?

https://scvo.scot/p/22847/2017/11/18/alcohol-pricing-no-silver-bullet

Developing this website

More positively; it was well-used - by people sharing posts by our policy team, reading pages about how,organisational website - should be to promote what the organisation does, provide a platform to allow press,Relevant to the sector, media, MSPs and activists - campaigning, news, policy.,what is going on so that I can make an informed choice about whether to join.,The facility to show blog posts, press releases, authors, related posts, and post categories was pulled

https://scvo.scot/p/24481/2018/01/31/developing-this-website

Taking on welfare reform | Conference report

She also delivered a clear message about where she believes the sector can make a difference as Scotland,people speak up more about the injustices they are experiencing.,Media strategy A carefully planned media campaign could go a long way towards combatting stigma and ensuring,This makes the need for ongoing, tailored training all the more pressing.,reform remains high in the media agenda.

https://scvo.scot/p/2622/2012/12/09/taking-on-welfare-reform-conference-report