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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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Time and trust: key learning from the Covenant process

Kirsten Hogg
25 July 2025
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PurposeAt the outset of any partnership process, time needs to be committed to jointly understanding,Any process of developing a partnership agreement must ‘walk the talk’ and be carried out in a way that,reflects the spirit of partnership we are trying to achieve.,PowerPower dynamics will always be present in partnerships, particularly with governments, and these,agreement follows best practice in partnership working.

https://scvo.scot/p/99536/2025/07/25/time-and-trust-key-learning-from-the-covenant-process

A new covenant with civil society – what does it mean for Scotland?

Anna Fowlie
25 October 2024
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It should lead to meaningful engagement in policy-making and partnership rather than transactional relationships,In Wales partnership between the voluntary sector and Welsh Government has been enshrined in legislation

https://scvo.scot/p/94469/2024/10/25/a-new-covenant-with-civil-society-what-does-it-mean-for-scotland

SCVO responds to UK Government’s Civil Society Covenant

Press release
17 July 2025
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real—and that requires sustained effort, open dialogue, and, crucially, a genuine commitment to a partnership,UK - what works well and what could be improved - SCVO will be making the case for a meaningful partnership

https://scvo.scot/p/99350/2025/07/17/scvo-responds-to-uk-governments-civil-society-covenant

Elevating your work through lived experience: learning from gambling co-production

Simon Community Scotland
In-person (Tinto room) 15:00-16:15
Families & communities Equalities & human rights Impact & evaluation

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events/a1vP100000QNOlpIAH/elevating-your-work-through-lived-experience-learning-from-gambling-co-production

Introduction to safeguarding

Online 20 January 2026 Training course
Governance & leadership HR, employment & jobs Running your organisation Learning & development

https://scvo.scot/events-training/calendar/a1vP100000PZrcXIAT/introduction-to-safeguarding

A genuine partnership between the voluntary sector and public bodies in Scotland

SCVO
In-person (Pentland auditorium) 11:00-12:00
Policy

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events/a1vP100000QNaINIA1/a-genuine-partnership-between-the-voluntary-sector-and-public-bodies-in-scotland

Maximising impact in challenging times: Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's adaptive approach

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
In-person (Kilsyth room) 11:00-12:00
Health & social care Governance, strategy & legal Impact & evaluation

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events/a1vP100000QO23JIAT/maximising-impact-in-challenging-times-chest-heart-stroke-scotlands-adaptive-approach

Volunteering roundtables: bridging the participation gap

Volunteer Scotland
In-person (Kilsyth room) 09:30-10:30
Leadership Volunteering Equalities & human rights

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events/a1vP100000QNaF7IAL/volunteering-roundtables-bridging-the-participation-gap

Autism, ageing and care: beginning the conversation

Scottish Autism
In-person (Ochil room) 13:30-14:30
Health & social care

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events/a1vP100000QTq14IAD/autism-ageing-and-care-beginning-the-conversation

How do we keep the promise made to Scotland's children and families?

The Promise Scotland
In-person (Fintry auditorium) 13:15-14:30
Families & communities Workforce & HR

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/events/a1vP100000QTdqEIAT/how-do-we-keep-the-promise-made-to-scotlands-children-and-families

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2025. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.