work to ensure that policies and decision-making at a national level reflect the needs and concerns of Scotland,We take action to build a better future for voluntary organisations.,Our policy pages set out our work with the Scottish and UK governments, and other public bodies.,Read more Policy network SCVO’s Policy Network connects voluntary sector professionals in Scotland with,Our members have access to a highly valued training and events programme and an online community space

Through this year's Gathering programme we aimed to support delegates to build a programme to suit their,event titled ‘In conversation with the UK government’, on how partnerships with the voluntary sector,Led by Volunteer Scotland and the Scottish Government, the plan aims to create an environment where everyone,and that we have work to do to make future events even better.,You can access details of the full programme of events and, where available, event materials here: Gathering

and Volunteer Scotland; and our exhibitors and event hosts.,attention and support throughout Scotland, this event presented a vision for what this could mean across,The Scottish Government published a new Climate Change Plan in September, and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland,Justice addresses delegates at the 'Building a cash first future event' at the Gathering Lou Chauvin,even better.

a range of valuable support services directly from SCVO or via our pro-bono partners to develop and build,allowing us to identify where the sector is succeeding, and where it needs to do better. 10 good governance,Scotland Network through joint briefings and letters to both the UK Government and Parliament Raised,By the end of 2022, our Connecting Scotland programme had provided over 61,000 households in Scotland,Following the Connecting Scotland programme closing for new applications, we are in the process of developing

We offer members events and training that aim to upskill and connect them with key figures in government,For example, this year we organised an event on the Programme for Government to support the sector’s,The importance of building bridges The sector needs to have the right contacts in parliament and government,’s Third Sector Unit, the Performance and Outcomes Division responsible for the Programme for Government,, the UK Government’s Scotland Office, and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State John Lamont MP.

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,Read more Policy network events Our training and events aim to equip members with the skills, knowledge,, and connections needed to influence Scotland’s policy landscape.,, opportunities to meet political party researchers and other teams within parliament and government,

outlined what progress we expect to see in 2023/24, which you can read in our proposals for the 2023 Programme,Pushing for better regulation June ended with the passing of the Charities (Regulation and Administration,) (Scotland) Bill by MSPs.,In May, we responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on community wealth building, supporting,Finally, we've held a number of events with SCVO's Policy Network, including with the Scotland Office

allows them to consider how they currently feel at work and create practical steps to help them cope better,a lot easier for your team, and creating an inclusive online community using programmes like Microsoft,Various events have already taken place, promoting and educating on menopause through means such as sharing,This is a great tool for your team to use to understand their own wellbeing better.,SAMH have just launched a new service, Time For You, for frontline workers in Scotland.

Not all funding comes from the Scottish Government or via other bodies in Scotland.,SCVO and the TSI Scotland Network have built solid relationships with the UK Government.,very beginning that the original proposals needed to go further, and the engagement could have been better,Scotland Network.,Our first 'meet the programme for government team' event was a tremendous help to us and our preparations

outcomes, better policy and a better steer on where we want to go.,Programme for Government The call for better partnership working (that would lead to more effective decision,Most recently we saw progress regarding engagement with the sector on the Programme for Government (PfG,It is important that more events and activities of this nature are organised to explain how to engage,Furthermore, SCVO is engaging with the Scottish Government’s fiscal transparency programme, part of its