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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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Meet the #EssentialSector campaign contributors

With their partners they have established four centres of legal excellence and a legal policy, research,legal work with the people we serve, they will continue to develop their capability to influence policy,Despite positive progress with LGBTQ+ rights, hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people has actually risen in,to services and resources.,They work in partnership, sharing expertise, take informed risks and focus their resources on impactful

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/essentialsector/meet-the-essentialsector-campaign-contributors

AGM 2025

Dr Fatene Abakar Ismail, Trustee - Al-Bir I am a health services researcher with a PhD in Biomedical,Alongside my academic career, I am a trustee with Al-Bir, supporting programmes that improve wellbeing,Marta Nowak, Chief Executive - Polish Family Support Centre I’m CEO & Project Manager at the Polish Family,strategic partnerships.,Tariq Ali, Digital & IT Services Lead - One Parent Families Scotland I offer over 20 years of strategic

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

Board of trustees

include time at Volunteer Scotland, East Lothian Council, Places for People, and in professional services,community-led organisations, using the power of sport, culture and place to drive impact across health, wellbeing,Earlier in her career she held policy and research roles at the Scottish Funding Councils and the Bank,Churchill Memorial Trust, in 2023 Ashley will embark on an exciting international practice sharing research,They envisage an area of tranquillity, harmony and friendship which will improve mental health and wellbeing

https://scvo.scot/about/people/board-of-trustees

Sector's role in the economy

at a time when the Scottish and local governments seem so enthusiastic about the prospects of a wellbeing,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

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

SCVO Briefing: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector

Our position A blueprint for a new partnership between the voluntary sector and the Scottish Government,of Scotland’s response to the biggest challenges we face — tackling poverty, improving health and wellbeing,, supporting children and families, strengthening local economies, advancing climate action, building,Supporting collaboration between the third and public sectors: evidence review: The research review conducted,in action: Compact woes in Scotland”, Third Force News (2007) 4 p.25 5 p.25 Contact Rachel Le Noan Policy

https://scvo.scot/p/105252/2026/06/15/scvo-briefing-strengthening-scotlands-partnership-with-the-third-sectorscvo-briefing

Wave eleven - Autumn 2025

The Tracker asks organisations questions relating to their current organisational challenges; services

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker/waves/wave-eleven-autumn-2025

Generations need to work together and not seen as separate entities

Scotland's changing demographic adds urgency to the argument

https://tfn.scot/news/generations-need-to-work-together-and-not-seen-as-separate-entities

Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 – accredited body fees and proposals for discounting: PVG scheme consultation

equality of access to volunteering opportunities, and how this could particularly impact individuals, families,What information do we need to consider for the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment?,economically active, work with 1.2 million volunteers, and undertake vital environmental and medical research,wide range of issues relating to the voluntary sector’s operating environment, including funding, partnership,Contact Jason Henderson Policy and Public Affairs Officer jason.henderson@scvo.scotscvo.scot

https://scvo.scot/p/91692/2024/05/27/disclosure-scotland-act-2020-accredited-body-fees-and-proposals-for-discounting-pvg-scheme-consultation

Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

TFN's guide to charity election manifestos

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants

Response to Finance and Public Administration pre-budget scrutiny: The sustainability of Scotland's finances

SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 22-23.,active by providing employability support, mental health support, and wider support for people, families,provision to environmental and medical research.,Our sector, like the public and private sector, is central to the wellbeing economy the Scottish Government,The Child, Young People, Families and Adult Learning (CYPFAL) Third Sector Fund has been highlighted

https://scvo.scot/p/61563/2023/08/17/response-to-finance-and-public-administration-pre-budget-scrutiny-the-sustainability-of-scotlands-finances

Get involved

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