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SCVO
Funding Scotland
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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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Membership

The resources, training and opportunities available to members, together with the wealth of news and,information readily available are really valuable to use.,honoured not only to be part of the Scottish Charity Awards this year, but to win two of the categories (Campaign,takes additional funding and financial support.,One of our membership team members will help you as quickly as we can.

https://scvo.scot/membership

SCVO Impact Report 2022/23

through publishing standalone policy papers and reports on funding, including defining Fair Funding,The new #EssentialSector campaign started development, ready to launch in late 2023.,information on funding opportunities, helping more than 164,000 people with their funding searches when,#Connect23 engagement events which gave people the opportunity to get together to explore Scotland's,Get in touch

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact

SCVO Impact Report 2021/22

to promote voluntary sector careers to new target audiences including students, young people and jobseekers,The Saltire Awards Through SCVO’s online tracking system, over 5,000 new volunteers were able to register,, helping more than 140,000 people with their funding searches when it mattered most. 1,500 funds hosted,had moved online and improving their digital skills.,We were able to help digitally-excluded people across the country feel more connected to the world around

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact-2021-22

Press coverage tips for charities

speak to or filmIf you’re looking to get something in print, get in touch nearer the time – if for TV,whether it’s the press or publicThink about why you want to get this message out/what you want people,fundingCertain topics – such as animal welfare – can invoke strong opinions and emotions, if your stance or policy,Not always necessary if it’s something for TV/online as journalists usually prefer to source their ownVery,of the full webinar is also available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/resources/press-coverage-tips-for-charities

What SCVO has done

available was co-ordinated, accessible and met the immediate and longer-term need of the sector and,organisations across the UK, co-ordinating support to the sector across the UK Launched the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign,We: harnessed our Funding Scotland portal and networks to share news of funding opportunities claimed, (TFN) magazine in an e-reader format and opened up the TFN archive online supported tenants from our,get paid, while supporting them to navigate the complexities of processing furlough claimssupported

https://scvo.scot/support/coronavirus/what-scvo-is-doing

Staff

The SCVO HR and employment support service is available to voluntary sector organisations in Scotland,Funded by National Lottery Community Fund to help manage the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it provides,a 1-2-1 enquiry service and free online guidance and toolkits, training and webinars.,checklist to get you started. 1.,Your policy must cover you for at least £5million and come from an authorised insurer This will help

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/staff-volunteers/staff

The Gathering 2023: a round-up

On 29 November 2023 (and available online until 2 January 2024), we hosted the Gathering Extra.,Here are a few things we did to try to help our delegates to get the most out of their Gathering experience,delegate bag The Gathering Extra is available to watch online on our YouTube channel, and because it,’s the Gathering it is 100% free for everyone The Gathering Extra is available to view for free, online,If you'd like to catch up on the Gathering, the Gathering Extra is available to view online for free.

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2023

Post-legislative scrutiny: Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

However, the Real Living Wage should be a bare minimum, not an aspiration, and no new figures are available,to cost, so new employees do not get the same employment terms as existing employees or comparable local,They noted, "Earmarked funding, such as the 'Transforming Care for Older People Fund,' was once a reliable,source but is no longer available" despite intentions to "eventually mainstream new pilot services established,SCVO’s State of the Sector statistics for 2022 are available online.

https://scvo.scot/p/62600/2023/09/27/post-legislative-scrutiny-procurement-reform-scotland-act-2014

Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform programme - SCVO response

SCVO has been campaigning for Fair Funding for Scotland's voluntary sector for some time, yet, despite,We need a new approach to funding the voluntary sector that is long-term, flexible, sustainable, and,least, the building blocks of fairer funding to get there.,to voluntary organisations to help with managing rising costs.,SCVO’s State of the Sector statistics for 2022 are available online.

https://scvo.scot/p/59486/2023/05/01/inquiry-into-the-scottish-governments-public-service-reform-programme-scvo-response-to-the-finance-and-public-administration-committee

Cost of living crisis: SCVO and Volunteer Scotland briefing for MPs

available and does not keep up with inflation.,inflation, as usual, to make sure the situation of those accessing voluntary sector services does not get,In the first instance, the publication online of a clear policy statement relating to the impact on Work,there was an oversupply of volunteers compared to demand, especially in response to the Scotland Cares campaign,The DWP have produced a policy statement on this issue but have not permitted its publication online.

https://scvo.scot/p/55743/2022/11/29/cost-of-living-crisis-scvo-and-volunteer-scotland-briefing-for-mps