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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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Housing groups to give Dundee politicians a grilling

​Housing issues to the fore as public invited to grill local politicians

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-groups-to-give-dundee-politicians-a-grilling

What do UKIP votes say about Scotland?

Ruchir Shah says UKIP’s rise shows attitudes in Scotland are not that different to rest of the UK

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-do-ukip-votes-say-about-scotland

Bairns come first, just not to all parents

Rhona Cunningham explains why she is campaigning for a better child maintenance system as too many absent parents are able to shirk responsibility

https://tfn.scot/opinion/bairns-come-first-just-not-to-some-absent-parents

Calling all voluntary sector organisations who are tackling the impact of welfare reform and poverty

So, if you work for or know an organisation that's tackling the impact of welfare reform and poverty,the impact of welfare reform, poverty and social inequalities and develops people’s ability to prevent,the impact of welfare reform, poverty and social inequalities and develop people’s ability to prevent,training: development of materials, resources and systems: facilitate knowledge and experience sharing events,Pilot/test a new service/ new project which focuses on tackling the impact of welfare reform, poverty

https://scvo.scot/p/26003/2018/09/10/calling-all-third-sector-organisations-who-are-tackling-the-impact-of-welfare-reform-and-poverty

Community Capacity and Resilience Fund guidance notes

This fund gives local community based organisations who are tackling the effects of welfare reform the,Pilot/test a new service/ new project which focuses on tackling the impact of welfare reform, poverty,(tick one only) Deliver a new service/ new project which focuses on tackling the impact of welfare reform,Pilot/test a new service/ new project which focuses on tackling the impact of welfare reform, poverty,reform and/or tackling poverty Develop a volunteer recruitment programmeFacilitate knowledge and experience

https://scvo.scot/p/26005/2018/09/06/community-capacity-and-resilience-fund-guidance-notes

Submission to UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights

Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), Scottish Women's Aid, members of the Scottish Campaign for Welfare,Reform (SCoWR), and others across the third sector and civil society believe, that for many, UC worsens,New technology in the welfare system The UK and Scottish Government are increasingly moving services,During engagement events and in our ‘State of the Sector’ survey, the threat to human rights protections,Brexit will also see an end to the European Social Fund, a direct investment in social policy that tackles

https://scvo.scot/p/26232/2018/09/14/submission-to-un-special-rapporteur-on-extreme-poverty-and-human-rights

Tackling exclusion through digital participation

During this time I witnessed first-hand the anxiety and stress caused by welfare reform to my clients,These clinics tackled a variety of subjects such as uploading a CV on to Universal Jobmatch, creating,As part of my new role I look forward to generating ideas to tackle Digital Exclusion, particularly by,In addition, I will be developing a range of activities and networking events over the coming months

https://scvo.scot/p/25378/2018/05/29/tackling-exclusion-through-digital-participation

Community Capacity & Resilience Fund

I recently attended an event involving various organisations currently benefiting from the fund, which,those involved in delivering a range of projects and activities all aimed at mitigating the impact of welfare,reform.,announced £1.9 million of new funding to help local third sector groups and organisations across Scotland tackle,poverty and mitigate against UK government welfare changes, which will see SCVO opening up a new round

https://scvo.scot/p/15533/2017/06/07/community-capacity-resilience-fund

Successful applications to the Community Capacity & Resilience Fund phase two

We will provide training for 6 to 8 people marginalised due to welfare reform, dependency on benefits,This would further develop the capacity of the organisation to support those affected by welfare reform,issues relating to welfare reform and inequality.,by welfare reform by creating opportunities for these women to share their learning and evidence from,CAB offering local, accessible, specialist advice on welfare reform.

https://scvo.scot/p/14329/2017/01/18/successful-applications-to-the-community-capacity-resilience-fund-phase-two

Right Approach Campaign: July - December 2016

mental health stigma combatting food insecurity ensuring children have a voice in decision making tackling,Security Consultation being launched Jul-16 Human Rights Core Group meeting Aug-16 Scottish Campaign on Welfare,Reform (SCOWR) held roundtable on social security consultation Aug-16 Campaign material sourced: blogs,the campaign with the Policy Officer’s Network Sep-16 Discussed human rights campaign with Electoral Reform,SCVO blog on human rights implications Oct-16 Attended Scottish Government’s Universal Periodic Review event

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