Policy blog

There have been big changes in the European Commission but will that lead to a new way of doing things? Read more

Like many of us I won’t decide to say yes or no to independence until I'm in the voting booth Read more

I’ve been involved with the Community Empowerment Bill for around three years now and as time has passed its limitations have become increasingly apparent. I remember when it was “potentially the greatest transfer of power since devolution” but now some serious life needs to be... Read more

Hi! For those of you who don’t know me, my name’s Felix and I work in the charity sector.  And as we all know, that means that the only thing I am good for is knitting. Read more

Last week I had a dilemma. What to wear to a poverty and social exclusion conference? I know that seems shallow given the serious context, but something just feels wrong about sitting in a nice room in smart clothes discussing how many people can’t afford to clothe their kids... Read more

Let's be honest political parties and politicians only care about people who vote. It's all about getting elected. If you don't vote they don't care about you. They'll tell you they do but it’s the people who vote who get to enjoy the political “sweeties”. I'm always amazed this... Read more

The referendum’s legacy could be closer links between people and politicians Read more

The top question of the day is: why do so many working people in our most deprived communities think voting doesn’t make any difference. The reason: harsh experience and being let down time and time again. To them it's not a cliché to think that all politicians are the same, that... Read more

SCVO media release 28 July 2014 The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has joined forces with the STUC and the Daily Record for the Mission Million campaign to encourage the million people in Scotland currently unregistered to start using their vote. John Downie... Read more

The Third Sector in Scotland has been involved in the governance and implementation of European Structural Funds since the UK joined the EU. As the national body representing the interests of all Third Sector organisations in Scotland, SCVO secured support from the Scottish... Read more