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Partnerships with the public sector

We work closely with governments, parliaments, and other public bodies to promote the importance of recognising the benefits of healthy partnerships with voluntary organisations. 

We want national and local governments and other public bodies to recognise the expertise of Scotland’s voluntary sector in the design and delivery of policy strategy and services. 

We also want to ensure the public sector adopt good practices when involving and engaging with the voluntary sector, from the consultation stage to fully fledged partnerships.     

We work with other partners to develop understanding and share learning about what makes a positive partnerships and their impact. We also promote the sector’s role as a crucial partner in areas including the National Performance Framework and UK-EU Trade Cooperation Agreement. 

Rachel Le Noan leads our policy work in this area. Contact rachel.lenoan@scvo.scot 

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Letter to Scottish Government on Scottish Budget 2022-23
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
20 December 2021
What makes a partnership successful?
Rachel Le Noan Rachel Le Noan
27 August 2021
Parity of esteem?
Anna Fowlie Anna Fowlie
21 May 2021
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SCVO response to new Scottish Cabinet announcement
Press release
20 May 2021
#NeverMoreNeeded & the legacy of the pandemic
Anna Fowlie Anna Fowlie
29 April 2021
SCVO enters new strategic partnership
Press release
15 March 2021

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Additional evidence on the resilience and recovery of Scotland’s voluntary sector
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
21 December 2021
SCVO submission to the Law Family Commission on Civil Society
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
10 May 2021
SCVO response to the Accounts Commission
Allan Young Allan Young
12 March 2021
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We recently asked our members and those working in charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises across Scotland to share any successful partnership projects they have with the public sector.
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Find out more

© 2023. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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