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The Gathering 2022: a round-up
beyond came together at Glasgow's SEC to enjoy a packed programme of over 80 workshops, seminars, and training,consumptionProcurement, production, use and circularity of materialsProduction, creation and waste of food,This year at the Gathering, we wanted to provoke conversation and to hear all about the positive work,makers and the people they make policy for.,of future decision-making”, with £100,000 investment from the Scottish Government pledged to develop training
Conversations and partnership in a new relationship with the European Union
OPINION
18 December 2023
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Irene Oldfather looks forward to a new era of cooperation with Europe
Scotland’s child poverty targets “destined for failure” unless employability schemes are overhauled, charities warn
NEWS
21 April 2021
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Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
One Parent Families Scotland and Oxfam Scotland have said parents and carers need better support
Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants
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4 May 2021
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#NeverMoreNeeded
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TFN's guide to charity election manifestos
https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants
SCVO response to the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery
29 May 2020
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Our position The First Minister has recognised the voluntary sector's enormous contribution during the,Whether concerning food distribution, digital inclusion or many other things, the response to the pandemic,It should be present throughout the policy cycle.,Coronavirus will have a further significant impact on training and employability providers in Scotland,The pandemic has shown what can be achieved through positive partnerships with statutory partners, regulators
https://scvo.scot/p/38613/2020/05/29/scvo-response-to-the-advisory-group-on-economic-recovery
Brexit and Scottish independence: a third sector perspective
7 April 2017
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Our position
SCVO has always advocated the position that devolution remains a work in progress and that,opportunities 68% felt EU policy priorities had been good for the voluntary sector in Scotland 39% of,Sterling has seen the cost of imports jump – with this being passed on to consumers of everything from food,provides assistance for disabled passengers travelling in the EU - and similar rules for travel by train,SCVO works in partnership with the third sector in Scotland to advance our shared values and interests
https://scvo.scot/p/15005/2017/04/07/brexit-and-scottish-independence-a-third-sector-perspective
SCVO response to Scottish Government Enterprise and Skills consultation
15 August 2016
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people affected by these changes are the very people that the third sector works with every day – at food-banks,However, despite these positive developments, there is no mention of volunteering in the SDS 5-year corporate,In-work support is just as important as supporting people into jobs and training.,Contact
Ruth Boyle
Policy Officer
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations,
Mansfield Traquair Centre,our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board and policy
SCVO response: The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act, 2014 - Draft Regulations, Set 2 of 2
14 August 2014
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key stakeholders including the sector, service users and carers have much to offer in ensuring the policy,example, new care and support workers who have no understanding of the families’ situations however well trained,[vii]
Many third sector organisations provide support and services which lead to positive health and,they are an essential part of the health and social care landscape e.g. peer support, lunch clubs, food,Contact
Lynn Williams
Policy Officer
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Mansfield Traquair
SCVO response: Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill - Welfare Reform Committee Stage 1 Call for Evidence
28 August 2014
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many approaching the fund for help are struggling to achieve the most basic of rights e.g. access to food,opportunity to make some early points about the regulations, as they stand: We must ensure that recent positive,we get the Fund right – it is a key part of a social security safety net which needs to start from a position,SCVO works in partnership with the third sector in Scotland to advance our shared values and interests,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members Further details about SCVO can
Coronavirus and its impact on the Scottish Voluntary Sector: a review of literature
The TSI survey meanwhile found that 36% of organisations believed that their financial position is likely,In that report, feedback from charities on their financial position suggests that there are fears of,funding.Work with communities to make decisions and allocate resources.Continue building trust and working in partnership,exclusion issues.Increased living costs.Lack of awareness of social security entitlements.Rising levels of food,We also help with day-to-day stuff, like affordable office space, discounted training courses, funding