Policy blog

Our new research shows need for funders and the third sector to map out a better system Read more

Summary When it comes to local funding from public bodies, the sector suffers from short term, small pots of money, with long-term funding in the minority; this can have real impacts for individuals and communities. The sector still does not always get the support it needs, and... Read more

Why is the UK-wide Big Lottery Funding scheme so important? Read more

One week after the referendum, SCVO’s Policy Officers Network met to wrestle with the implications of Brexit for the third sector. Read more

The story behind the city of discovery’s set of asks from the next Scottish Government. Read more

Our sector has an ambitious vision for Scotland’s future. The question is how can we make our vision a reality? Read more

Community Capacity and Resilience Fund SCVO Update Report February 2016 Context The Community Capacity and Resilience Fund focuses on small, local, grassroots, community-based organisations to pilot ideas that will help them mitigate the impact of welfare reform and social... Read more

Media stories about poor fundraising practices suit the welfare cuts agenda 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