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Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants
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4 May 2021
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TFN's guide to charity election manifestos
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Recognising the voluntary sector's vital role in our economy
11 March 2024
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Here in Scotland politicians at national and local levels are supportive of a ‘wellbeing economy’ or,priority, but behind the rhetoric there is so far very little action in a country where the cost-of living crisis,The challenges faced by our sector are a result of societal and economic policy choices and we must work,organisations can help to reduce public expenditure, either by providing services in health, social care,The voluntary sector is about innovation, entrepreneurship, research and development, partnership and
https://scvo.scot/p/89154/2024/03/11/recognising-the-voluntary-sectors-vital-role-in-our-economy
SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the impact of human rights budgeting
9 September 2022
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Last October, SCVO gave evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee.,Our response will focus on those where SCVO can provide evidence. Priority 1.,A recent research report into net zero provision for voluntary organisations in Scotland by CEiS highlighted,the sector wrestling with a running costs crisis while the cost-of-living crisis fuels demand for services,Social care intermediaries regularly report organisations handing back contracts as funding does not
SCVO response to the Finance & Public Administration Committee: Scotland's public finances in 2023-24 - the impact of the cost of living and public service reform
19 August 2022
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to make Scotland a better place.,SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 21-22. ,Social care intermediaries regularly report organisations handing back contracts as funding does not,Scotland's NPF.,A recent research report into net zero provision for voluntary organisations in Scotland by CEiS highlighted
Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform programme - SCVO response
1 May 2023
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response The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence,August 2022)Fair Funding for the Voluntary Sector (January 2023)A collection of SCVO engagement and research,policy provides us with genuine concern.,As we see it, the policy needs resourcing.,volunteer-run community groups like village halls and play groups to major public service providers in social care
SCVO briefing: Scottish Government debate on welfare - 12 November 2014
12 November 2014
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SCVO is due to publish research at the end of November.,Working with community organisations from Easter Ross to Dumfries, our findings build on the developing evidence,this has placed on a wide range of third sector organisations as they aim to help families through crisis,Worryingly we see more people in crisis, with no or significantly reduced incomes.,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO
Coronavirus and its impact on the Scottish Voluntary Sector: a review of literature
Further evidence comes from Inspiring Scotland’s Covid-19 intelligence reports, which provide an overview,This is also the case when we look at evidence from Inspiring Scotland.,who provide unpaid care at home for family members or friends.,The evidence base for the impact that Covid-19 is having on Scotland’s voluntary sector is still emerging,https://scvo.scot/policy/evidence-library/2020-coronavirus-and-its-impact-on-the-scottish-voluntary-sector-what-do-we-know-so-far-may
Response to Equalities, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee pre-budget scrutiny: (The impact of the Scottish Budget on the public)
24 August 2023
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SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 22-23.,The cost-of-living crisis is a long-term issue likely to be with us for years.,Voluntary organisations are central to achieving Scotland’s National Outcomes, including the three policy,Through direct provision of public services in areas like social care and youth work and working with,Organisations that work with families and children or provide social care were most likely to report
Response to Finance and Public Administration pre-budget scrutiny: The sustainability of Scotland's finances
17 August 2023
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SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 22-23.,three policy priorities set out by the First Minister in the Policy Prospectus, “New leadership - A fresh,The latest data from the Scottish Third Sector Tracker shows that the running cost crisis has pushed,Through direct provision of public services in areas like social care and youthwork, or working with,summit, attendees reiterated many of SCVO’s calls for Fair Funding, describing short term funding as a crisis
Sanctions briefing - SCVO appearance before Welfare Reform Committee
1 April 2014
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Across the third sector in Scotland, evidence of the devastation caused by sanctions, in many cases applied,Examples are highlighted in the Coalition of Care Providers in Scotland’s response to the Expert Working,diverts organisations from delivering preventative support services, as outlined by SCVO’s research,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO,[viii] Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland , Response to Expert Working Group on Welfare