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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Policy network

Read more Policy network events Our training and events aim to help you with the skills, knowledge, and,Previous events have included training on the Bills process, how to engage with political party manifestos,, opportunities to meet political party researchers and other teams within parliament and government,,Next policy network event Join the SCVO policy network Meet the team Eve Dillon Assists across all aspects,& research activity Contact Rachel Le Noan Leads our transforming the economy work and is responsible

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/policy

MSPs

Research Find out more about SCVO's research into the impact of coronavirus on Scotland's voluntary sector,Webinars Take a look at recordings of all the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign webinars and events.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/stories/msps

Festive opening times 2024/25

Joining our membership community Support and services to help you run your voluntary organisation Our policy,and research work Sourcing funding for your organisation SCVO events and training The Gathering 2025

https://scvo.scot/about/scvo-festive-opening-hours

Transforming the economy

Related briefings & policy papers The latest transforming the economy briefings and policy papers from,the policy team.,Latest consultation responses The latest transforming the economy consultation responses from the policy,We also share findings and raise the profile of the sector by presenting at various events.,New facts and figures about the sector (see Research section).

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy

Policy

Read more Latest briefings & policy reports The latest briefings and policy reports from SCVO.,Read more Policy network SCVO’s Policy Network connects voluntary sector professionals in Scotland with,an interest in policy and public affairs.,Our members have access to a highly valued training and events programme and an online space designed,research work and is responsible for procurement Contact Rachel Le Noan Leads our work on the economy

https://scvo.scot/policy

Impact Report 2023/24

Fair funding In 2022/2023, we hosted three hundred SCVO members at nine SCVO Policy Network events.,at nine SCVO Policy Network events.,Why it matters Our Policy Network gave policy professionals and enthusiasts from across the sector the,. 1,000+ articles published 1 million+ page views Research to shape the future In 2023/24, fieldwork,The tracker comprises research about the voluntary sector, undertaken directly with the voluntary sector

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

The Gathering 2022: a round-up

speakers from the ICO, legal firms, funders and the media to share their tips, and our own digital and policy,SCVO’s head of policy, research campaigns, Kirsten Hogg, asked questions of and responded to Nicola Sturgeon,Their blend of honesty and bravery blew delegates at the SEC away, discussing the disconnect between policy,makers and the people they make policy for.,You can access details of the full programme of events and, where available, event materials here: Gathering

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2022

Make Renting Right

Graeme Brown, director at Shelter Scotland, said: “We have always engaged with private renting policy,Brown continued: “We built a well-evidenced case for reform, through research, policy papers, public,facing campaigns and events, arguing change was a necessity for a well-functioning system, and recommended

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/20-years-delivering-change/making-renting-right

SCVO Impact Report 2021/22

Our policy team were dedicated to building important relationships with key policy-makers to make sure,SCVO policy-driven interactions 20 SCVO policy briefings and consultation responses 7 committee appearances,by SCVO staff 13 SCVO policy events and training sessions SCVO highly rated for awareness and regard,SCVO Scottish Parliament event Hosted by Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP, we organised this well-attended event,. 1,000 articles published 1 million page views Research to shape the future SCVO’s Third Sector Tracker

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

#NeverMoreNeeded

and impact Businesses Ways that businesses can support voluntary sector organisations MSPs SCVO's research,support the #NeverMoreNeeded campaign Download social media assets Watch our campaign webinars and events

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed

Get involved

Collaborate with us and our members to develop and promote voluntary sector policy perspectives for Scotland