We also asked open questions about what additional resources, skills or capacities would best help their,organisation do more for their beneficiaries; the impact of funding delays; and about the impact the

If implemented, these would support a thriving voluntary sector, strong public services, and resilient,communities.,The current and next Scottish Government, post-2026, must prioritise addressing this.,to adopt and apply our Fair Funding policy asks to all grants and contracts, which are crucial to effective,Capacity building: also necessary is theprovision of support and resources to empower voluntary organisations

Used well, digital and technology can make charities more effective, resilient and responsive, enabling,Technology alone will not fix problems rooted in ways of working, capacity or culture.,funders:Support core digital capability, infrastructure and skills, not just short-term innovation projects,At the same time, familiar pressures remain: constrained funding and capacity, persistent digital exclusion,Become a canny investor and understand how to get the best out of digital partners and external contracts

For example, local community groups that might not be charities can apply for public funds for a range,Funding is often partial and short-term and requires a mix of different streams for individual projects,from private funding sources, bringing additional value and benefit to our communities.,Ensuring that organisations can secure funding for all the costs involved in running a project or service,, and to promote community connection and resilience.

For example, local community groups that might not be charities can apply for public funds for a range,Funding is often partial and short-term and requires a mix of different streams for individual projects,from private funding sources, bringing additional value and benefit to our communities.,Ensuring that organisations can secure funding for all the costs involved in running a project or service,, and to promote community connection and resilience.

The pandemic has laid bare the voluntary sector’s unparalleled role in the resilience of Scotland’s communities,SCVO is currently conducting several research and engagement projects concerning funding, including better,processes in Scotland are administered could alleviate the pre- and post-pandemic funding challenges,issue the sector faces, with funding often restricted to specific projects and outcomes.,, three-year funding, and the option to apply for core and project costs.

and three large proactive and reactive funds: The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF), the Wellbeing,Fund, and the Supporting Communities Fund.,The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) was a £20m+ emergency fund for charities, community groups, social,The fund’s purpose was to support projects targeting the immediate needs of vulnerable people in the,This does not include publicly, or independently, funded posts that are not eligible for furlough.

The sector needs a sustainable funding model to maintain and build capacity to deliver quality services,Although the resilience of Scotland’s third sector has seen it navigate through a decade of cuts and,funding was enough to cover core costs for the activity associated with the funding and contract in 2016,Current arrangements fail to recognise the need for long-term projects or planning, resulting in regular,The sector needs longer-term funding to maintain and build capacity to deliver quality services and retain

contracts only: 3%, both grants and contracts: 53%).,Cuts 4 Ageing population 4 Premises 3 Brexit 3 Public sector funding 3 Living Wage 3 Capacity 3 Poverty,considering the development of partnerships from the perspective of ethos and values or financial resilience,and no signs of improvement” “Recruitment and retention as the rise in the Living Wage devalues our posts,innovative services” “We will continue to embed our programme of values led, relationship based resilience

about the fund requirements Introduction In this 4th round of the Community Capacity and Resilience fund,The Community Capacity & Resilience Fund is looking to support a broad range of projects and activities,Funding from the Community Capacity & Resilience fund would enable us to hire an additional sessional,We received Community Capacity & Resilience funding previously.,The Community Capacity & Resilience fund is not intended to fund repeat projects/activity.