Review of the Scottish Drugs Forum
This review is part of a rolling programme of external reviews of voluntary organisations in receipt of major recurring grants from the Scottish Government. These are mainly focused on support for the national infrastructure of the voluntary sector: umbrella and representative bo… Read more
Single Outcome Agreements 2009-10: an analysis by CCPS
In November 2008, Community Care Providers Scotland published an analysis of the 2008-09 Single Outcome Agreements (SOAs), looking in particular for references to the aspirations for social care as set out in the ?Changing Lives? review of social work in Scotland, and for ways in… Read more
Communities in recession: the impact on deprived neighbourhoods
This summary report explores the relationship between previous and current unemployment trends. It shows which areas in England and Wales have been hardest hit by the recession, and it suggests how local authorities, community and voluntary organisations can help maintain gains a… Read more
Informing Future Approaches to Tackling Multiple Deprivation in Communities: Beyond the Fairer Scotland Fund
The Fairer Scotland Fund (FSF) was established in 2008 and brought together seven separate funds which had been targeted at tackling deprivation in Scotland. In January 2009, the Scottish Government commissioned research on the development and implementation of the FSF by Communi… Read more
Evaluation of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust Activity in Scotland
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) was formed in 1999 as an independent charity that operates on a UK-wide basis. The Trust?s mission is to lead the way in coalfields regeneration and to restore healthy, prosperous, and sustainable communities. It is funded in Scotland by th… Read more
Making Civil Justice Work for Consumers: The consumer perspective on making the civil justice system in Scotland fit for the 21st century
This report by Consumer Focus Scotland provides a consumer blueprint for the future of the civil justice system in Scotland. It sets out the consumer champion?s policy position on civil justice and highlights the key areas of the system that are priorities for reform. The princip… Read more
State of the nation report: poverty, worklessness and welfare dependency in the UK
This report sets out a comprehensive assessment of poverty in the UK in 2010. The UK Coalition Government will use it to inform policy decisions as it advances its aims of tackling poverty and improving life chances. The report considers progress against a broad range of pove… Read more
Reporting on Progress Towards Equality of Opportunity for Women and Men Made by Public Authorities in Scotland: Ministerial Priorities for Gender Equality - Tackling Violence Against Women
This report sets out the findings of research to identify the progress being made by public authorities in one of two areas designated in Scotland as ministerial priorities under the Gender Equality Duty: tackling violence against women. There is evidence that violence against wo… Read more
Research for Recovery: A Review of the Drugs Evidence Base
This report provides the evidence which will help the National Drugs Evidence Group make recommendations to Scottish Ministers about where the drugs evidence base is already robust, the lessons that can be drawn from the evidence base, as well as the further research and informat… Read more
Spend now: save later - The Case for Gender Budget Analysis in Violence Against Women Spending
This report, produced by the Scottish Women's Budget Group, is a concise analysis of the case for gender budget analysis in violence against women spending. The briefing was commissioned by Scottish Women's Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland with a view to informing the debate about h… Read more