This is our response to the Scottish Labour Party's Scottish Policy Forum's initial consultation - part,Summary SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Labour Party’s Scottish Policy Forum,Forum: Fair Funding for the Voluntary Sector: SCVO’s policy paper setting out Fair Funding, what it,forum.,We hope that the following resources are useful to the Scottish Policy Forum in understanding the essential

a policy on employee use.,A policy should cover both opportunities and risks.,Internal policies for procuring generative AI products It is important to think about having a policy,Some recent research from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation tells us that most people are open,If you have seen or done any other research like this, even anecdotally, let Civic AI know: hello@civicai.uk

to get in touch Event hosts and partners The event was hosted by Scotland's Third Sector Governance Forum,Godfrey (ACOSVO).Closing thoughts, reflections and wrap-upWe summed up the day with the Governance Forum,ACOSVO who have a Chairs Network offering peer support, good practice and experience and highlighted research,She then became lead for all policy relating to children and young people followed by a secondment to,across a range of policy areas.

Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest sector's role in the economy briefings and policy,papers from the policy team.,Latest consultation responses The latest sector's role in the economy consultation responses from the policy,have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact Rachel Le Noan, Policy

research commissioned by the Scotland Funders' Forum.,unforeseen and unavoidable expenditure Reflect on your own unique circumstances in your reserves policy,and practices Maintain a focus on future strategic and operational plans Communicate your reserves policy,About IVAR: The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) is a small research charity that works,. www.ivar.org.uk @IVAR_UK About Scotland Funders’ Forum The Scotland Funders’ Forum is a gathering of

2025/26 will see the new UK government bed in, and preparations begin for Scottish Parliament elections in 2026 and local government elections in 2027. Heading into 2025/26, there are some signs of strain in relationships between the voluntary sector and governments at all levels...

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,SCVO represented the sector Deputy First Minister’s Covid Recovery Strategic Group Scottish Leaders Forum,and influencers. 1,000 articles published 1 million page views Research to shape the future SCVO’s Third,with the voluntary sector. 600 voluntary sector participants 187 new reports The findings of this research

refreshing and updating the Third Sector Governance Code alongside Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Forum,at nine SCVO Policy Network events.,Why it matters Our Policy Network gave policy professionals and enthusiasts from across the sector the,and influencers. 1,000+ articles published 1 million+ page views Research to shape the future In 2023,The tracker comprises research about the voluntary sector, undertaken directly with the voluntary sector