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Sector's role in the economy

The sector is best known for the contribution it makes to the communities it serves.,The voluntary sector is the glue that holds communities together.,at a time when the Scottish and local governments seem so enthusiastic about the prospects of a wellbeing,v=ocOi5Ddhk9Q Latest news & opinion The latest sector's role in the economy news and blogs.

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He worked in Scottish Government Third Sector Unit and the National Lottery Community Fund and then for,almost 19 years led Evaluation Support Scotland – a voluntary sector organisation that supports the,physical or mental health can come together to build pride in the community and also improve their surroundings,They envisage an area of tranquillity, harmony and friendship which will improve mental health and wellbeing,health challenges after attending a traumatic incident.

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Majority of Scots value the work of charities, survey shows

NEWS 12 January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

#NeverMoreNeeded

The study from the National Lottery Community Fund also reveals more than a third of Scots want to see

https://tfn.scot/news/majority-of-scots-value-the-work-of-charities-survey-shows

Scottish Budget Scrutiny: Evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee

Kirsten Hogg

10 January 2024

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. • Had an annual turnover of £8.5 Billion in 2021.,sector plays a crucial role in keeping people economically active by providing employability support, mental,health support, and wider support for people, families, and communities, such as childcare.,Our sector, like the public and private sector, is central to the wellbeing economy the Scottish Government,practices, followed by Covid 19, inflation and the resulting cost-of-living and running costs crises

https://scvo.scot/p/87705/2024/01/10/scottish-budget-scrutiny-evidence-to-the-finance-and-public-administration-committee

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Tuesday 23 June

FEATURE 23 June 2020 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

How the third sector is responding to the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-tuesday-23-june

Response to Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Third sector funding principles

Sheghley Ogilvie

13 August 2024

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Consultation responses

The Investing in Communities Fund – supposedly a three-year fund – is a recent example.,for organisations to access funding for innovative new projects that may not be covered by inflexible,Flexible core funding should also be accessible to cover both existing and new work. Question 5.,Tracker found: 92% of organisations working directly with the public highlighted basic needs (such as mental,Voluntary Sector Organisation 10.

https://scvo.scot/p/93311/2024/08/13/response-to-social-justice-and-social-security-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-third-sector-funding-principles

Response to Equalities, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee pre-budget scrutiny: (The impact of

Sheghley Ogilvie

24 August 2023

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Consultation responses

inequalities and addressing other systemic issues, such as climate change and a just transition to a wellbeing,The sector also supports people to be economically active by providing employability, mental health,,, particularly financial and health challenges.,Years of underfunding and poor funding practices, followed by Covid 19, inflation and the resulting cost-of-living,day of the new financial year.

https://scvo.scot/p/61732/2023/08/24/response-to-equalities-human-rights-and-civil-justice-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-the-impact-of-the-scottish-budget-on-the-public

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Monday 20 April

FEATURE 20 April 2020 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

News on how Scotland's voluntary sector is responding to the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-monday-20-april

Spring Statement Briefing from SCVO and Volunteer Scotland

Sheghley Ogilvie

13 March 2023

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Policy reports

Summary and Calls to Action The Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis are the latest chapters in,However, the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme offers significantly reduced support. £18.4bn over 6 months,continue to see high and increasing demand for a range of services, including those that support mental,health and wellbeing and financial hardship.,This rate has remained static for 10 years and there is a lack of clarity from the treasury regarding

https://scvo.scot/p/58267/2023/03/13/spring-statement-briefing-from-scvo-and-volunteer-scotland

Sector heroes feature heavily on New Year Honours List

NEWS 6 January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

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#NeverMoreNeeded

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Two thirds of those recognised in the annual list have undertaken outstanding work in their communities

https://tfn.scot/news/sector-heroes-feature-heavily-on-new-year-honours-list

Sector's role in the economy

Board of trustees

Majority of Scots value the work of charities, survey shows

Scottish Budget Scrutiny: Evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Tuesday 23 June

Response to Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Third sector funding principles

Response to Equalities, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee pre-budget scrutiny: (The impact of

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Monday 20 April

Spring Statement Briefing from SCVO and Volunteer Scotland

Sector heroes feature heavily on New Year Honours List

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