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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

team for any support needs.,SCVO Grantmaking Search for funding Funding Scotland gives access to up to date, high-quality information,trust funding, lottery, statutory funds and more.,funding Our funding guide takes you through the key steps to consider when thinking about funding for,Funding Guide More support Our Information Service can answer your questions on all elements of setting

https://scvo.scot/funding

Reflections from SCVO's #EssentialSector parliamentary reception

We showed the films created using mobile phones by community organisations with support from SCVO and,The endless cycle of chasing funding, the short-term solutions creating precarious work, uncertainty,cost-of-living crisis has impacted significantly on public donations, and local authorities are cutting local funding,In my mind, there is no lack of political will to support the voluntary sector in Scotland, including,with a more sustainable funding environment, but something is preventing it happening.

https://scvo.scot/p/90228/2024/04/22/reflections-from-scvos-essentialsector-parliamentary-reception

The charity (de)banking landscape

If charities are unable to access their funds while their account is frozen, they risk becoming financially,for setting up a charity bank account; recognise that it is in all our interests to safeguard donated funds,and to support charities to prioritise meeting the needs of their beneficiaries; and develop comprehensive,’ ability to manage their finances appropriately, putting these organisations, the communities they support,This includes clear communication, fair prices for products and services, and good customer support.

https://scvo.scot/p/89511/2024/04/23/the-charity-debanking-landscape

Amplifying our collective voice on Fair Funding

It has added greater support and legitimacy to not just the package of policy asks itself, but to the,with the information, tools, and resources they need to join that every-growing group of allies and supporters,by highlighting the need for Fair Funding in their own work.,help you support our calls, be it within your own output and content, your influencing work at Parliament,and the need for Fair Funding.

https://scvo.scot/p/90226/2024/04/19/amplifying-our-collective-voice-on-fair-funding

Membership

Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,Cancer Support Scotland We talked to Stephanie Quigley, service manager with Cancer Support Scotland,“Cancer Support Scotland is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of people affected by cancer,takes additional funding and financial support.,being responsive, supportive and committed to people affected by cancer in Scotland.

https://scvo.scot/membership

Scottish Third Sector Tracker

Most recent findings Wave 7 findings - Winter 2023 Waves 1-6 summary report - Spring 2023 Wave 6 findings - Spring 2023 Find out more about the tracker and see results from the previous waves Frequently Asked Questions

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker

Transparent Funding

Funding Transparency is essential for understanding funding flows to the voluntary sector and supporting,We are calling for significant improvements to fiscal data to support voluntary organisations and others

https://scvo.scot/post/tags/transparent-funding

Digital training for The National Lottery Community Fund supported organisations

SCVO’s digital team are offering a free training programme, funded by the National Lottery Community,Fund, this spring to support organisations to move forward on their digital journey.,available free of charge to organisations holding active grants with The National Lottery Community Fund,She has 7 years’ experience at SCVO of developing and delivering training and support to support the,by The National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland)

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/events/the-national-lottery-community-fund-digital-training

#RunningCostsCrisis

We collect evidence and share actions that can create the funding security essential for a sustainable,voluntary sector which can survive the running costs crisis, support people through the cost-of-living,crisis, offer Fair Work, support volunteers, and deliver quality outcomes.

https://scvo.scot/post/tags/running-costs-crisis

Charities come together to renew their focus on cyber resilience

The aim of the day was to support organisations in understanding more about cyber resilience, why it,is important to everyone and highlighting resources and support to help organisations on their journey,Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, spoke about the Scottish Government’s commitment to supporting,third sector to be more resilient: “I am pleased to announce that the Scottish Government is providing funding,As part of this support, I am delighted that Alison Brogan has been appointed as the Third Sector Cyber

https://scvo.scot/p/89528/2024/04/05/charities-come-together-to-renew-their-focus-on-cyber-resilience