# Policy .brand-scvo .brand-scheme-primary .hero svg.rouleaux { transform-origin: center bottom; opacity: 0; } .brand-scvo .brand-scheme-primary .hero.animate-in svg.rouleaux { animation-duration: 2s; animation-timing-function: ease-out; animation-delay: 0.333s; animation-iteration-count: 1; animation-direction: normal; animation-fill-mode: forwards; animation-play-state: running; animation-name: expand; } @keyframes expand { 0% { transform: scale(0.25, 0.25); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: scale(1, 1); opacity: 1; } } .brand-scvo .brand-scheme-primary .hero-title svg.rouleaux { transform-origin: center center; opacity: 0; } .brand-scvo .brand-scheme-primary .hero-title.animate-in svg.rouleaux { animation-duration: 2s; animation-timing-function: ease-in; animation-delay: 0s; animation-iteration-count: 1; animation-direction: normal; animation-fill-mode: forwards; animation-play-state: running; } ![Illustration](https://storage.googleapis.com/scvo-platform-assets/scvo/images/headers/montage-two.png?version=2026-10-13T16:07:56.128Z) ## A voice for the voluntary sector **At SCVO we work to ensure that policies and decision-making at a national level reflect the needs and concerns of Scotland’s voluntary sector. We take action to build a better future for voluntary organisations.  Our policy pages set out our work with the Scottish and UK governments, and other public bodies.**  ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2022/08/policy_iStock-1330234595-1-large.jpg) ## Our policy priorities We focus on areas of work that impact on all voluntary organisations, regardless of their size or area of work.  We work to improve the conditions in which voluntary organisations operate.  ### [Fair funding & procurement](/policy/fair-funding-procurement) We champion Fair Funding, a long-term, flexible, sustainable, and accessible approach to voluntary sector funding.  We also ensure sector wide challenges are recognised within the Scottish and UK Budgets, Fair Work, procurement, funding transparency, and public sector funds.  [Read more](/policy/fair-funding-procurement) ### [Better regulation](/policy/better-regulation) We work across the voluntary sector and beyond to ensure that regulation-related decisions are made by taking the sector's circumstances, views and concerns into account. We cover everything from charity regulation and auditing to freedom of information legislation and access to banking.   [Read more](/policy/better-regulation) ### [Partnership](/policy/transforming-the-economy) We believe that all partnerships involving the voluntary sector should include the sector as an equal partner where its value is recognised. National and local governments must recognise the expertise of Scotland's voluntary sector in both the design and delivery of policy strategy and services on the ground. [Read more](/policy/transforming-the-economy) ## Latest news & opinion The latest news, comment and opinion from SCVO. **[Read more](/policy/blog)** [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/0050N000007uvBoQAI/rachel-le-noan "Read more by Rachel Le Noan") **[What’s in a name?](/p/108384/2026/10/12/whats-in-a-name)** 12 October 2026 [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/005b0000003bH2VAAU/sheghley-ogilvie "Read more by Sheghley Ogilvie") **[Scotland cannot achieve its Fair Work or child poverty ambitions without Fair Funding for the voluntary sector](/p/108339/2026/10/07/scotland-cannot-achieve-its-fair-work-or-child-poverty-ambitions-without-fair-funding-for-the-voluntary-sector)** 7 October 2026 [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/005b0000003bH2VAAU/sheghley-ogilvie "Read more by Sheghley Ogilvie") **[The Employment Rights Act Must Work for the Voluntary Sector](/p/107321/2026/09/03/the-employment-rights-act-must-work-for-the-voluntary-sector)** 3 September 2026 ## Latest briefings & policy reports The latest briefings and policy reports from SCVO. **[Read more](/policy/reports)** [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/005b0000003bH2VAAU/sheghley-ogilvie "Read more by Sheghley Ogilvie") **[SCVO Briefing: UK Autumn Budget 2026](/p/107349/2026/09/04/scvo-briefing-uk-autumn-budget-2026)** 4 September 2026 [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/0050N000007uvBoQAI/rachel-le-noan "Read more by Rachel Le Noan") **[SCVO Briefing: Programme for Government 2026/27](/p/107288/2026/09/02/scvo-briefing-programme-for-government-2026-27)** 2 September 2026 [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/0050N000007uvBoQAI/rachel-le-noan "Read more by Rachel Le Noan") **[SCVO Briefing: Programme for Government](/p/107267/2026/09/01/briefing-programme-for-government)** 1 September 2026 ## Latest consultation responses The latest consultation responses from SCVO. **[Read more](/policy/consultation-responses)** [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/005b0000003bH2VAAU/sheghley-ogilvie "Read more by Sheghley Ogilvie") **[Consultation response to UK Government Employment Rights Act: Make Work Pay: ending one-sided flexibility – reforms of zero hours and similar](/p/106802/2026/08/25/consultation-response-to-uk-government-employment-rights-act-make-work-pay-ending-one-sided-flexibility-reforms-of-zero-hours-and-similar)** 25 August 2026 [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/0053z00000E06lyAAB/jason-henderson "Read more by Jason Henderson") **[SCVO Response: Finance and Public Administration Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2027-28 - the affordability & sustainability of Scotland's tax & spending plans](/p/106642/2026/08/17/scvo-response-finance-and-public-administration-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-2027-28-the-affordability-sustainability-of-scotlands-tax-spending-plans)** 17 August 2026 [ ](/about/people/contacts/staff/005P10000039eVxIAI/david-livey "Read more by David Livey") **[SCVO Response: Public Service Reform: Pre-budget scrutiny 2027-28](/p/106633/2026/08/14/public-service-reform-pre-budget-scrutiny-2027-28)** 14 August 2026 ## 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 for collaboration and connection. The network is open to anyone in an SCVO member organisation either working in or with an interest in policy.  [Policy network](/about/networks/policy) ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2022/08/financial_iStock-1330234595-large.jpg) ## Meet the team ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2023/11/jason.jpg) ### Jason Henderson Leads our Fair funding work and is also responsible for the Scottish budget and our work on navigating hostility and intolerance. [Contact](mailto:jason.henderson@scvo.scot) ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2023/11/rachel-large.jpg) ### Rachel Le Noan Leads our partnership work (including the Covenant and Third Sector Partnership Agreement) and is also responsible for the Programme for Government. [Contact](mailto:rachel.lenoan@scvo.scot) ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2024/02/david-livey.png) ### David Livey David is the Policy & Research Manager. He manages SCVO's policy, public affairs and research teams, and works with colleagues across the organisation and the voluntary sector to develop evidence, inform policy debates, and support engagement with decision-makers. [Contact](mailto:david.livey@scvo.scot) ![](https://files.scvo.scot/2023/11/sheghley.jpg) ### Sheghley Ogilvie Leads our better regulation work and is also responsible for our work on the sector as an employer, the UK budget and Local Government elections. [Contact](mailto:sheghley.ogilvie@scvo.scot) --- ## About SCVO SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) is the national membership organisation for Scotland's voluntary sector. Our role is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in Scotland and to support them to do work that has a positive impact. SCVO supports members and the wider voluntary sector with all aspects of setting up and running a voluntary organisation. SCVO represents the needs and concerns of the voluntary sector to the Scottish government in Holyrood and UK government and Westminster. Through our learning and events programme SCVO offers training and development opportunities to the sector. Members access an extensive membership benefits package including specialist, in-depth, 1-to-1 guidance from our Information Services team and from professional service partners. Access to exclusive membership networks (including comms, employers, governance and policy) supports members to grow their connections, stay up to date, exchange ideas and views with peers, and learn through tailored learning opportunities. SCVO members enjoy free access to Funding Scotland Premium to stay on top of funding opportunities to support their organisation’s financial resilience. Discounts and savings on SCVO products and services (including our HR service, managed IT support, payroll service and events and training) and partner offers provide members with support to allow them to focus on delivering their organisation’s goals. Further SCVO products and services include [extensive digital support](https://scvo.scot/support/digital), a climate action resource [Growing Climate Confidence](https://climateconfident.scot), a voluntary sector publication [Third Force News](https://tfn.scot) and a voluntary sector jobs and recruitment service [Goodmoves](https://goodmoves.org). For more information on SCVO membership, visit [SCVO membership](https://scvo.scot/membership)