The public sector's investment in the voluntary sector supports the capacity and sustainability of voluntary,) and the Adult Learning and Empowering Communities Fund (ALEC).,, enabling the third sector to secure the resilience and capacity it needs to support the transformation,We are also concerned about the timescale, as the guidance has only recently been released after several,, and to promote community connection and resilience.

Share with the Committee whether the Scottish Government has issued internal formal grant-management guidance,Growing investment in the capacity and sustainability of voluntary organisations is proven to pull greater,for the long-term and build the internal capacity needed to leverage non-public financing from other,short term funding as a crisis that undermines resilience.,the Committee to ask the Scottish Government whether it has issued internal formal grant-management guidance

and run by the communities they serve, enabling community-led regeneration and boosting local resilience,Chapter 2 provides a ‘how-to’ guide for community organisations interested in raising funds through crowdfunding,community investment, with guidance on choosing a financial and governance model to suit the project,volunteering for community initiatives, and strengthening local resilience and self-determination by,and their relationship with local and city government, and investing in skills and capacity building

their energy bills beyond when the current Energy Bills Relief Scheme ends on 31 March 2023review DWP guidance,, such as village or church halls, which are vital for community connection and resilience, and for some,witnessed an increase in volunteering during 2020, with 64% of the population giving their time in some capacity,resilience, particularly in a time of crisis.,, and to promote community connection and resilience.

Last December, SCVO told the Social Justice and Social Security Committee that the resilience of Scotland,interventions to ensure the public and voluntary sectors can navigate this crisis and be part of a more resilient,To create a sustainable and resilient voluntary sector, voluntary organisations need the Scottish Government,, leads to vital capacity being wasted every year.,Providing clearer guidance, simplifying the approach to monitoring and reporting, and making timely decisions

capacity, expertise and infrastructure that currently support places and communities.,in place for voluntary organisations in Scotland who are facing a cliff edge and have little or no resilience,The UK Government released pre-launch guidance for the fund this month.,the needs and priorities of their communities for the next round of funding.,If, as is set out in the guidance, the funds are allocated via Scottish local authorities, there is currently

SCVO briefing to the Scottish Parliament: UK Shared Prosperity Fund

To support a sustainable and resilient voluntary sector, organisations need the Scottish Government to,For example, the wasted capacity of navigating funding application and reporting processes annually.,Similarly, growing investment in the capacity and sustainability of voluntary organisations is proven,to have limited capacity to source additional funding.,sector towards net zero include: hosting webinars to introduce organisations to net zero providing guidance

Together we can create a sustainable, resilient voluntary sector and ensure that voluntary organisations,Capacity and Resilience Fund (CCRF) The Strengthening Collaboration initiative And many others.,Short-term funding creates stress for staff, volunteers, and the people and communities our sector works,Scottish Government proposals for new prompt payment guidance for procurement contracts, which suggest,Government and members from across the Chamber share our aspirations to create a more sustainable and resilient