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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Membership

Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,sizes Shape the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland Meet our members SCVO members are part of,The resources, training and opportunities available to members, together with the wealth of news and,takes additional funding and financial support.,sector attracted Cancer Support Scotland to join.

https://scvo.scot/membership

The three underpinning enablers

private, public and voluntary sector.,Such a framework would explore how new digital services or policy interventions support the development,In the voluntary sector there is already a high level of activity to tackle digital exclusion, where,At a local authority level, organisations from both the public and voluntary sector are more connected,At a local level the opportunities for cross-sector collaboration have been identified as a means of

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/roadmap/the-three-underpinning-enablers

Fair Funding in Scotland

Over the last few years, SCVO has been engaging with organisations across the voluntary sector to collect,The evidence we have collected demonstrates the urgent need for Fair Funding – an array of policy asks,Fair Funding is about ensuring a voluntary sector funding landscape that is fair, flexible, sustainable,This extensive resource aims to move the conversation forward and fully highlight why Fair Funding is,Fair Funding is central to a sustainable voluntary sector in Scotland.

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding

SCVO Briefing: UK Autumn Budget 2026

with fewer resources.,, resourcing, and supporting the sector’s many contributions by: · Recognising the voluntary sector as,Funding, and promote Fair Work and expanded employment rights practices across all sectors - voluntary,While multi-year funding is necessary to deliver Fair Funding for the voluntary sector, on its own it,The Autumn Budget must invest to ensure that there is Fair Funding for the UK’s voluntary sector to protect

https://scvo.scot/p/107349/2026/09/04/scvo-briefing-uk-autumn-budget-2026

Sector's role in the economy

The voluntary sector is the glue that holds communities together.,Because at a time when the Scottish and local governments seem so enthusiastic about the prospects of,Here are some of the ways we can see the voluntary sector as an economic actor: About the sector https,Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest sector's role in the economy briefings and policy,calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/economy

SCVO Briefing: Programme for Government 2026/27

Delivering fair funding – reforming public sector funding to be multi-year, flexible, sustainable, and,accessible.We have published a new resource for the voluntary sector and decision-makers, outlining,the importance of Fair Funding to every part of the sector.,the need to reform the public sector funding landscape for voluntary organisations has never been more,major employer, public service partner and source of community resilience is properly reflected in policy

https://scvo.scot/p/107288/2026/09/02/scvo-briefing-programme-for-government-2026-27

SCVO Briefing: Programme for Government

Delivering fair funding – reforming public sector funding to be multi-year, flexible, sustainable, and,accessible.We have published a new resource for the voluntary sector and decision-makers, outlining,the importance of Fair Funding to every part of the sector.,the need to reform the public sector funding landscape for voluntary organisations has never been more,major employer, public service partner and source of community resilience is properly reflected in policy

https://scvo.scot/p/107267/2026/09/01/briefing-programme-for-government

Consultation response to UK Government Employment Rights Act: Make Work Pay: ending one-sided flexibility – reforms of zero hours and similar

A Fair Funding approach which addresses short-term funding cycles and ingrained operational issues, including,The UK Government needs to work with local government, funders and, crucially, the voluntary sector,,Fair Funding, is needed.,The voluntary sector workforce makes a huge contribution, providing a diverse range of essential services,employer Works with the voluntary sector to understand the challenges Supports and resources the sector

https://scvo.scot/p/106802/2026/08/25/consultation-response-to-uk-government-employment-rights-act-make-work-pay-ending-one-sided-flexibility-reforms-of-zero-hours-and-similar

SCVO Response: Finance and Public Administration Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2027-28 - the affordability & sustainability of Scotland's tax & spending plans

volunteer time – resources not available to other sectors.,Essential to this is a resilient voluntary sector – one that is supported through Fair Funding and is,Fair Funding in full.,Fair Work First, described by the Scottish Government as the “flagship policy for driving high quality,Fair Funding.

https://scvo.scot/p/106642/2026/08/17/scvo-response-finance-and-public-administration-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-2027-28-the-affordability-sustainability-of-scotlands-tax-spending-plans

Eradicating child poverty

"Fair Funding would mean stability and security" © Alan Rennie The Scottish Government has made it clear,, crucial expertise, and unwavering dedication of a stable and secure voluntary sector, whose organisations,And we will not see that stable and secure voluntary sector without Fair Funding.,[to] mobilise community resources through their local knowledge, delivering trusted support that has,landscape, who know firsthand the necessity of SCVO’s Fair Funding calls.

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding/eradicating-child-poverty

Get involved

Collaborate with us and our members to develop and promote voluntary sector policy perspectives for Scotland