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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Background

An Intermediaries Network already exists from which gather intelligence and to work together to find,Our approach We invited SCVO's Intermediaries Network members to book a 30-minute meeting with our Policy,Combined, these intermediaries covered eight distinct policy areas.,Intermediaries provide communication channels and facilitate networking between members.,needs and get money to people and communities.

https://scvo.scot/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/background

Useful contacts

TSI Directory - TSI Scotland Network Association of Independent Examiners (ACIE) A list of Independent,ICAS Intermediary bodies Intermediaries are umbrella bodies that support member bodies working in certain,Intermediaries network The Law Society of Scotland Provides a searchable database of lawyers in Scotland

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/useful-contacts

Post-legislative scrutiny: Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

Still, implementation of reform has lagged well-meaning policy.,Voluntary organisations, whether directly involved in public procurement or considering their involvement,In August, SCVO and the TSI Scotland Network published the paper, 'Fair Funding and Fair Work.',Sadly, the Network ceased with the end of the contract.,SCVO’s engagement with voluntary organisations and research from other sector intermediaries show several

https://scvo.scot/p/62600/2023/09/27/post-legislative-scrutiny-procurement-reform-scotland-act-2014

An Economy for All report #economyforall

hope this paper brings this debate to a wider audience, and provokes further discussion, so please get,Please get in touch.,There are over 45,000 voluntary organisations in Scotland involving around 138,000 paid staff and approximately,over 1500 members who range from individuals and grassroots groups, to Scotland-wide organisations and intermediary,committee from the sector, we are managed by the sector, for the sector brings together organisations and networks

https://scvo.scot/p/4705/2014/05/07/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall

SCVO response: Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill - Welfare Reform Committee Stage 1 Call for Evidence

and we need to ensure that there are opportunities and resources for all local partners to build up networks,It is vital that we get the Fund right – it is a key part of a social security safety net which needs,over 1300 members who range from individuals and grassroots groups, to Scotland-wide organisations and intermediary,committee from the sector, we are managed by the sector, for the sector brings together organisations and networks,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members Further details about SCVO can

https://scvo.scot/p/5638/2014/08/28/scvo-response-welfare-funds-scotland-bill-welfare-funds-scotland-bill

SCVO response: Local Government & Regeneration Committee enquiry – Community Empowerment Bill

This response draws from a large number of discussions held with our members, third sector intermediary,The Royal Society of Edinburgh ‘Community Empowerment and Capacity Building Paper’ gets to the heart,Schemes such as the Scottish National Rural Network Project Visits or the DTAS Knowledge & Skills Exchange,particularly in the early stages of a community’s development, to support voluntary effort and help get,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.

https://scvo.scot/p/5732/2014/09/09/scvo-response-local-government-regeneration-committee-enquiry-community-empowerment-bill

Strategic Discussion paper - Local Democracy

How do we ensure people in marginalised communities get equal access to decision-making, power and control,over 1500 members who range from individuals and grassroots groups, to Scotland-wide organisations and intermediary,committee from the sector, we are managed by the sector, for the sector brings together organisations and networks,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.,budgeting takes place in each of the city’s 16 districts, each of which elects representatives to be involved

https://scvo.scot/p/5161/2013/12/18/strategic-discussion-paper-local-democracy

Sanctions briefing - SCVO appearance before Welfare Reform Committee

consideration of personal circumstances and in some cases having wider impact on family and support networks,[xiii] The complexity of the benefits system is such that inevitably people get ‘lost’ and may not be,There are over 45,000 voluntary organisations in Scotland involving around 137,000 paid staff and approximately,over 1300 members who range from individuals and grassroots groups, to Scotland-wide organisations and intermediary,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO

https://scvo.scot/p/5184/2014/04/01/sanctions-briefing-scvo-appearance-before-welfare-reform-committee

Consultation on Scotland's Electoral Future: delivering improvements in participation and administration

This involves a three-step process exploring with people in workshops the reasons to vote, how to register,Over 600 community groups have taken part in the programme, and a National Active Citizenship Network,So improved voter engagement, if we get it right as a nation, could have a dramatic effect on our society,over 1400 members who range from individuals and grassroots groups, to Scotland-wide organisations and intermediary,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.

https://scvo.scot/p/5254/2014/07/10/consultation-on-scotlands-electoral-future-delivering-improvements-in-participation-and-administration

Scottish Labour Health Inequalities Policy Review: SCVO response

shift in how we all live, work and care… – rising life expectancy, shrinking family networks … huge,While there has been undeniable progress in getting public agencies to work together and plan their services,Because they involve communities and users they are responsive and naturally person-centred.,The role of the third sector in helping people to get better/remain well, and to have the capacity to,over 1300 members who range from individuals and grassroots groups, to Scotland-wide organisations and intermediary

https://scvo.scot/p/5262/2014/07/10/scottish-labour-health-inequalities-policy-review-scvo-response

Get involved

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