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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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Additional evidence on the resilience and recovery of Scotland's voluntary sector

reality of how voluntary organisations are involved in shaping and delivering Scotland's economic policy,It is one example of Scotland's economic policy not considering how the sector might have a different,We also need to address the disconnect between policy and practice concerning the sector's involvement,with the sector agreed at the policy level are implemented on the ground and in delivery.,Kind Regards, Paul Bradley Policy & Public Affairs Manager

https://scvo.scot/p/47978/2021/12/21/additional-evidence-on-the-resilience-and-recovery-of-scotlands-voluntary-sector

SCVO environmental policy

What will we do When we have established our baseline position and set our targets, we will continuously,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.

https://scvo.scot/environment

Employee relations and conflict

Workplace conflict remains a fact of organisational life and needs to be managed positively and proactively,So, employers should work to ensure that good work and positive employee relations are a reality.,consultation, reinforced by continued reliance in many cases on industry-level bargaining and the public policy,emphasis on partnership.

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-relations/guide-to-employee-relations/employee-relations-and-conflict

Trustee Elections 2022

There were 11 candidates standing for election to 3 positions on the SCVO Board of Trustees.,by all political parties, I bring extensive experience of sharing the member voice in developing policy,I bring strategic leadership, skills audit, research, policy review, community/public engagement, critical,The chance to work in partnership with respected peers is rich.,I would bring a voice from an operational perspective linked to my understanding of current policy developments

https://scvo.scot/about/work/agm-2023/trustee-elections-2022

Control & risk management

As the board, we should put in place appropriate structures, financial controls, policies and procedures,Maintaining and regularly reviewing policies, procedures and reporting arrangements (for example, those,Making sure that any agreements, contracts and partnership working are in line with our organisation’,controls in place and that we receive clear information so we can monitor our organisation’s financial position

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/code/control-risk-management

Letter to Scottish Government on Scottish Budget 2022-23

In the first and second lockdowns, the sector’s position was greatly bolstered by emergency funding from,There will be winners and losers across different policy areas.

https://scvo.scot/p/47837/2021/12/20/letter-to-scottish-government-on-scottish-budget-2022-23

Scottish Charity Awards winners - 2012

Scotland, train Scotland’s first 100 dementia champions and launch a Dementia Research Centre in partnership,thousands of people who support us, the dedication and hard work of all our staff and volunteers and to positive,and supportive partnerships withkey policy makers at all levels.”,Down’s Syndrome Scotland and the Celtic Foundation, who were shortlisted in the partnership category,,The Partnership Award went to Sue Ryder Care and the Scottish Prison Service.

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/previous-winners/winners-2012

Jargon buster

family member or in which the Trustee and / or family member has a substantial interest; a Scottish partnership,I Induction: A formal process of introduction to a new job or position within an organisation.,P Policies: statements which describe the desired conduct of the organisation, its volunteers and staff,Procedures: a written statement that describes the way in which a policy will be implemented.,Succession: a process of one person leaving a job or position and another replacing that person.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/jargon-buster

Board of trustees

In her capacity as the Head of Strategy and Policy Development, Bushra collaborated closely with public,She actively supported victims of discrimination, challenging employer policies and practices.,In 2008, Bushra's dedication to fostering positive human relations was acknowledged when she received,a proven track record of fostering values-based partnerships.,Noting partnership, knowledge sharing, learning and being collegiate as his cornerstone values, Barry

https://scvo.scot/about/people/board-of-trustees

Procurement: “inconsistency, bureaucracy, and inflexibility still creating challenges for third sector” 

The Committee found that while the Act has had a positive impact on increasing transparency of procurement,public sector reviews and voluntary sector surveys chime strongly with the Committee’s summary: Good policies,are in place, but there is still a disconnect between policy and practice on the ground.,of public sector procurers and third sector suppliers/providers – procurers believe significant positive,and want to see procurement continue to shift towards more collaborative models with stronger partnerships

https://scvo.scot/p/92613/2024/07/01/procurement-inconsistency-bureaucracy-and-inflexibility-still-creating-challenges-for-third-sector

Get involved

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