Following up our response to Q2, Fair Work is one of the broader benefits that requires far greater attention,Many voluntary organisations continue to top up funding out of their own income from other sources to,The organisation quoted above has had to close the defined benefit pension scheme to new employees due,Voluntary sector involvement can maximise community benefits and take a more holistic approach.,Contact Paul Bradley - Policy and Public Affairs Manager (up to 28 September 2023) paul.bradley@scvo.scot

Measures should take account of the mixed funding environment that organisations experience and put in,Given that charities must pass the public benefit test, any public funding that goes to charities will,from private funding sources, bringing additional value and benefit to our communities.,Measures should take account of the mixed funding environment that organisations experience and put in,With a robust funding model to support new regulations, voluntary organisations will not need to direct

Measures should take account of the mixed funding environment that organisations experience and put in,Given that charities must pass the public benefit test, any public funding that goes to charities will,from private funding sources, bringing additional value and benefit to our communities.,Measures should take account of the mixed funding environment that organisations experience and put in,With a robust funding model to support new regulations, voluntary organisations will not need to direct

In Scotland, 28% of adults volunteer (The Scottish Household Survey) and almost three quarters (72%),The voluntary sector employs 28% of this workforce.,from local or national government in up to 12 years.,all of Scotland’s political parties supported multi-year funding for the sector in the lead up to the,The latter showed a small improvement in members’ experiences of good practice (favourable contract arrangements

We remain very optimistic about new opportunities opening up, albeit in a climate of continuing uncertainty,(11%) do not feel confident planning ahead for the next year3 in 10 (28%) are only a little confident,to develop new projects and services 7 out of 10 are looking into diversifying funding58% will be investing,10%)Only five organisation were considering winding up, but this is up from only 1 in 2017 24% plan to,, and less able and willing to take a risk, or expand and develop new projects and services.