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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.
SCVO responds to UK Government’s Civil Society Covenant
Responding to the publication of the UK Government’s Civil Society Covenant, Anna Fowlie, SCVO Chief Executive, said:
“SCVO welcomes the publication of the UK Government’s Civil Society Covenant, which recognises the independence of, and the vital role played by, voluntary organisations in our communities, society, and democracy.
“Today is a starting point. The words on the page must now be made real—and that requires sustained effort, open dialogue, and, crucially, a genuine commitment to a partnership of equals.
"We welcome the Covenant’s recognition of the different contexts in which the voluntary sector operates across the UK—and, importantly, its commitment to respect and complement these.
“As we look ahead to next year’s Scottish Parliament election, there is a real opportunity to raise our ambitions here in Scotland. Learning from the frameworks and models that exist across the UK - what works well and what could be improved - SCVO will be making the case for a meaningful partnership of equals between the Scottish Government and the voluntary sector.”
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More information will be available at the Civil Society Covenant Hub.
