the sector in its review of economic inactivity, this is also an opportunity for charities to shape policy,need to set aside as safety buffers, and allow them to invest money from life insurance and pension policies,Analysis All benefits rising by 10.1% is not new, it is the default policy but is a big deal for poorer,Contact Sheghley Ogilvie Policy and Public Affairs Officer, SCVO [email protected]

2025/26 will see the new UK government bed in, and preparations begin for Scottish Parliament elections in 2026 and local government elections in 2027. Heading into 2025/26, there are some signs of strain in relationships between the voluntary sector and governments at all levels...

The UK Government also explains that: ‘…for some policies, such as Investment Zones, full details on,Such policies will be included in the public finances at a future OBR forecast, once there is sufficient,about its impact, some of which can be found below: Richard Sagar, Charity Finance Group’s Head of Policy,Contacts Rachel Le Noan Policy & Public Affairs Officer, SCVO [email protected] Jason Henderson,Policy & Public Affairs Officer, SCVO [email protected]

partners for government, parliament, and funders, with their members and networks contributing to vital policies,as a case study of how the Scottish Government funds voluntary organisations more broadly, this briefing

Public sector pay policy was not published, due to inflation and ongoing negotiations on public sector,Key points of interest for SCVO policy priorities which focus on the voluntary sector operating environment,references to the sector in both the announcement and the Scottish Budget document but these tended to be brief,COSLA argues the increase announced by the Deputy First Minister will be smaller once existing policy,Lowering the threshold at which the top rate is payable from £150,000 to £125,140 replicates UK tax policy

As the Committee recognised, despite a renewed focus, 18 months on from the policy prospectus, there,Additional information SCVO Briefing to UK Parliament: National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class,1 Contributions) Bill SCVO Briefing: Scottish Budget 2025/2026 Letter to John Swinney, First Minister

Following the Spring Statement in which the Chancellor announced over £100 million to support charities and community organisations in England, SCVO has written to Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP, for clarity on how the full Barnett consequentials will be used to support...

Energy Price Guarantee for households and a commitment to work with charities to develop long term policy,Contact Sheghley Ogilvie, Policy & Public Affairs Officer ([email protected]) Volunteer Scotland,Contact Sarah Latto, Policy Officer ([email protected]) Scotland’s voluntary sector

Additional information Briefing to MPs: National Insurance Contributions Bill SCVO Briefing: Scottish

Soon to be a series of quarterly briefings that outline the social policy issues that have been reported,These briefings use very recent evidence and will be an excellent way of spotting trends in social policy,and tracing the impact of recent policy changes.,Each briefing includes a section on the biggest social policy issue seen by Scottish CAB in the last