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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,& Public Affairs Manager, leading SCVO's influencing team, covering policy, public affairs, and research

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 2025/26

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 stats and facts about the sector (see also Research section).

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

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

#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

Cost of living & the #RunningCostsCrisis

Information & advice When your budgets are tight and your future feels uncertain, making sure your policies,collaborative working How to make the most of your funding, and find new sources How to look after your staff Policy,paper on the need for Fair Funding has led the Scottish Government to commit to fairer funding in its Policy,You can keep an eye on our events and training here: Events & training - SCVO We wanted to share our,Fundraising has collected guidance and information about generating income, good fundraising practice and research

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/running-costs-crisis

The Gathering 2023 round-up

Gathering highlights After the Gathering The Gathering, organised by SCVO, is the largest voluntary sector event,This page gives a round-up of events at the Gathering 2023.,organisations that are here are the ones who shone through.”Following his address, SCVO’s head of policy,and research led a Q&A with the First Minister addressing questions submitted by audience members.,currently working with YWM on the EmBody to EmPower project, as well as focusing on participatory-led research

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

Politics

haWM7rv92eo Prompts for planning Sources of support Join us at The Gathering Related training and events

https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/politics

Get involved

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