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.

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

Latest news & opinion The latest partnership news and blogs.,Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest partnership briefings and policy papers from the,policy team.,Read more Latest consultation responses The latest partnership consultation responses from the policy,have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact Rachel Le Noan, Policy

Voluntary organisations play an essential role in Scotland’s economy, working in partnership across sectors,We also believe that a successful and equitable partnership between the voluntary and public sectors,Contact the team Rachel Le Noan NSET, Sector’s role in the economy, TCA, Partnership Contact David Livey,Related briefings & policy papers The latest transforming the economy briefings and policy papers from,the policy team.

In partnership with relevant voluntary organisations such as Keep Scotland Beautiful and Zero Waste Scotland,The policy will be reviewed annually in line with our business plan.,This policy should be read in conjunction with our Travel and Subsistence Policy, all staff wellbeing,policies, procurement guidance and corporate partnerships policy.,Next Steps To deliver this policy we will produce an implementation plan.

Dr Irene Oldfather (Director of Strategic Partnerships at The Alliance) is vice-chair and SCVO’s representative,Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest UK/EU Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) briefings,and policy papers from the policy team.,consultation responses The latest UK/EU Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA) consultation responses from the policy,have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact Rachel Le Noan, Policy

But as the crisis faded, so too has the spirit of innovation and partnership, replaced once again by,Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest public service reform briefings and policy papers,from the policy team.,more Latest consultation responses The latest public service reform consultation responses from the policy,have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact David Livey, Policy

Policy We all need to make the case for a digital inclusion infrastructure and secure buy-in across the,It is not unrealistic to imagine a future when the majority, if not all, government policy interventions,This needs to be rolled out consistently across all policy areas.,Partnership We can only create an effective digital inclusion infrastructure through co-ordinating our,This could include supporting organisations to better identify community assets and partnership opportunities

Rob Gowans, policy officer at Citizens Advice Scotland, said sector involvement was key from the early,referred to last six months of life, was that it was very restrictive,” said Richard Meade, head of policy,“The partnership between Marie Curie and MND Scotland – backed by 20 other organisations - was one of,the most effective campaign partnerships I’ve worked on.,The charity’s head of policy and strategy Marion Davis said: “We lobbied Scottish Government and submitted