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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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Sector's role in the economy

The voluntary sector is the glue that holds communities together.,Here are some of the ways we can see the voluntary sector as an economic actor: About the sector https,Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest sector's role in the economy briefings and policy,from the policy team.,Read more Contact us If you have any questions on the sector's role in the economy, want to discuss our

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

Charities want bold commitments and not warm words in the Programme for Government

NEWS 3 September 2024 by Graham Martin
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Action on fairer funding is crucial

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-want-bold-commitments-and-not-warm-words-in-the-programme-for-government

Angela Constance: my commitment to Scotland’s third sector

NEWS 24 May 2016 by Alex Turnbull
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New third sector minister answers TFN's questions

https://tfn.scot/news/angela-constance

Holyrood 2026: what the voluntary sector wants

NEWS 9 January 2026 by Graham Martin
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TFN's guide to charity manifestos

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2026-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants

Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

NEWS 4 May 2021 by Graham Martin
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TFN's guide to charity election manifestos

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

SCVO response to the inquiry into Public Administration – Effective Scottish Government decision-making (Finance & Public Administration Committee)

Rachel Le Noan
16 February 2023
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As more and more concerns are raised about the policy implementation gap in Scotland, we need to bear,be happy to discuss how best to achieve a greater understanding of the voluntary sector amongst civil,Last year SCVO and the TSI Scotland Network published a guide introducing the voluntary sector to MSPs,Decisions made about Scotland’s future must be designed with us and our beneficiaries in local and national,and the progress that is made towards achieving public policy aims.

https://scvo.scot/p/57213/2023/02/16/scvo-response-to-the-inquiry-into-public-administration-effective-scottish-government-decision-making

Why the voluntary sector is a key asset in our communities

Sheghley Ogilvie
15 March 2022
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Our sector is an employer, a partner, and a vital social and economic actor. 

https://scvo.scot/p/49311/2022/03/15/why-the-voluntary-sector-is-a-key-asset-in-our-communities

Reflections on a successful event at Parliament

Jason Henderson
22 March 2022
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Many of us who work in policy and public affairs in Scotland will no doubt have experienced the hustle,the commotion in the lobby as school trips and visitors wait to receive their guest passes; the buzz about,Network to outline why the voluntary sector is a key asset in our communities.,introduction to the voluntary sector and localised sector stat posters, featuring valuable insights,You can also read our pre-event blog at: Why the voluntary sector is a key asset in our communities.

https://scvo.scot/p/49533/2022/03/22/reflections-on-a-successful-event-at-parliament

Achieving change: Voluntary sector policy successes in Session 5

Sheghley Ogilvie
16 June 2021
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Like policy colleagues across the sector, the team at SCVO are wrestling with how best to introduce ourselves,of policies that effect the many people and communities our sector works with.,To learn more about engaging with new and returning MSPs join us and colleagues across the sector at,our upcoming Policy Network session.,For more on voluntary sector achievements read our book, Charities, Scotland & Holyrood: 20 Years Delivering

https://scvo.scot/p/44116/2021/06/16/achieving-change-voluntary-sector-policy-successes-in-session-5

Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Bill Stage Two Briefing

Paul Bradley
25 January 2021
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SCVO briefing on Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Bill Stage TwoDownload About SCVO The,voluntary sector.,Scotland’s voluntary sector The Scottish voluntary sector encompasses an estimated 40,000+ organisations,of Scotland’s voluntary sector.,voluntary sector.

https://scvo.scot/p/42109/2021/01/25/defamation-and-malicious-publication-scotland-bill-stage-two-briefing

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.