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SCVO response to Scottish Labour's Policy Forum
23 January 2025
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Keep up to date with election developments here.,Policy Forum’s initial consultation document identifies a thriving, dynamic economy that works for everyone,Information Centre (SPICe) published a blog on the economic contribution of the sector.,be achieved on a large scale when we are empowered to work together towards a common goal.,Public Service Reform in Scotland: how do we turn rhetoric into reality?
https://scvo.scot/p/96677/2025/01/23/scvo-response-to-scottish-labours-policy-forum
Response to Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Third sector funding principles
13 August 2024
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of the Strategic Plan can be problematic as we never know where we will be year to year.”,Restricted funding can also be prescriptive on how the work is carried out rather than allowing the organisation,Sustainable Funding and Inflation Adjustments: How might including inflation-based uplifts and covering,Sustainable Funding and Inflation Adjustments: What are the challenges in providing this and how could,Efficiency in Funding Processes: How could the process for third sector organisations making funding
SCVO response to the inquiry into Public Administration – Effective Scottish Government decision-making
16 February 2023
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One third sector interviewee said: “[Everyone says] if we had the funding issue resolved, everything,We need to reinvent that or look at it as quickly as we can’.,A partnership agreement in writing—a document—is not the end goal.,Ultimately this also influences the way relationships are developing and how trust is strengthened.,How can transparency of the decision-making process be improved?
Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants
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4 May 2021
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TFN's guide to charity election manifestos
https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants
Mission critical: how third sector organisations can play to their strengths in responding to the climate
23 March 2022
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organisations think more broadly about their role and recognise opportunities to help achieve a sustainable
SCVO response to the Finance & Public Administration Committee: Scotland's public finances in 2023-24,- the impact of the cost of living and public service reform
19 August 2022
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Our funding team is engaging with independent funders to consider the contribution that they can make,Initiatives to ensure everyone can use and access digital services must be part of the drive to digitalise,Funding security is essential for a sustainable voluntary sector which can support people through the,in sustaining and developing that contribution will have a positive impact, creating a fairer, greener,Review and how can it best ensure that spending in the Budget 2023-24 can be properly identified and
A social approach to partnership on the SDGs
5 August 2020
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There was a big gap in Scotland’s commitment to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, and this review,developed in partnership with SDG Network Scotland can be a springboard to help channel ideas and solutions,These all-encompassing goals, from tackling poverty and inequalities to combatting climate change, make,Agreeing on a common goal, discussing opportunities and concerns, and focusing on developing community,Thanks to everyone involved!
https://scvo.scot/p/39860/2020/08/05/a-social-approach-to-partnership-on-the-sdgs
Cycling as a realistic and effective mechanism for positive change
26 March 2018
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As a newcomer to the SCVO Policy Officers Network, I had never considered how the Sustainable Development,This blog will look at how this works in practice for some elements of Goal three.,So how do we overcome this challenge?,Scotland is on the right track to improving air quality and the environment for everyone, but we should,This can be achieved by making it safer and easier for anyone anywhere to cycle through providing high
What are the Scottish Government and Parliament’s Tax and Spending Options?
13 December 2017
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And how can we make sure that the new Poverty and Inequality Commission[2] has a remit to be involved,Employment: Sustainable and meaningful paid employment is an extremely important way people can empower,How can we successfully encourage a genuine move in spend to a truly preventative model?,(c) How can we best help Government to avoid just tinkering around the edges with spend?,(c) What about other international approaches, such as Sustainable Development Goals?
SCVO response to Scottish Government Enterprise and Skills consultation
15 August 2016
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Within a more universal approach we can offer more tailored support to prevent people moving into long,However, increasing GDP remains the overarching goal.,This ensures that everyone remains focussed on contributing to this one measurement, regardless of the,We would like to see more attempts to measure the success of these agencies against the goals of an inclusive,Supporting employees promotes sustainable work and makes for a more productive, healthy workforce.