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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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What employers can do

place to support and assist those going through the menopause, it may be useful to create an official policy,A policy on the menopause may include: A general introduction, highlighting what the policy is for and,organisation’s commitment to treating all individuals fairly.Outline the aims and objectives of the policy,It may be necessary to obtain a GP report or an occupational health report to get medical opinion on,This will also help in the implementation of a zero-tolerance policy.

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/guide-to-supporting-your-staff-through-the-menopause/what-employers-can-do

Reserves

Thinking about reserves in uncertain times Thinking about your reserves policy is particularly important,Why should you have a reserves policy?,When outlined well, your reserves policy can: Show donors, funders and beneficiaries how the trustees,Your trustees should develop a reserves policy and make clear, in the annual report, a justifiable strategy,Consider your future strategy and use your Risk Management Policy to consider any risks that apply to

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/business-planning/reserves

Wave Two Findings — Winter 2021/22

Despite this, organisations’ reporting a decrease in turnover had fallen from 48% to 25%.

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker/wave-two

Health checks and questionnaires

e.g. eye tests for commercial vehicle driverswhen you are sure you need this information and have policies,You may be required to pay a fee for a medical report on a candidate.,The candidate must give you their written consent before you request a medical report.,Candidates have the right to see the report and can request that it is amended or withheld from you.,Even without the applicant seeing the report, the doctor must keep it for 21 days before sending it to

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/recruitment-selection/guide-to-pre-employment-checks/health-checks-and-questionnaires

Policies and procedures

This section discusses how you can approach a safeguarding policy and processes that are relevant to,Begin by identifying and agreeing on the safeguarding risks you face so you can set the right policies,Adopt the right policies and procedures Safeguarding policies outline what your organisation will do,Regardless of the breadth and depth of your policies and procedures, remember: Policies and procedures,Policies and procedures should generally be approved by your Board of Trustees (or equivalent).

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/safeguarding/policies

Freedom of information extension

Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest freedom of information extension briefings and,policy papers from the policy team.,consultation responses The latest freedom of information extension consultation responses from the policy,have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact David Livey, Policy

https://scvo.scot/policy/better-regulation/foi

History

The SCSS twenty-fifth annual report records the appointment of a sub-committee ‘To seriously consider,SCSS delivered its services with a greater emphasis given to training, information and advice, and policy,so in 1982 a Policy Committee was formed to replace the old Executive Committee.,rapidly evolving and expanding organisation so in 1995 the present committee structure was introduced; policy,development for the voluntary sector in Scotland was devolved to a newly constituted Policy Committee

https://scvo.scot/about/history

Public service reform

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,evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact Sheghley Ogilvie, Policy

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/public-service-reform

Rates

Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest rates briefings and policy papers from the policy,Read more Latest consultation responses The latest rates consultation responses from the policy team.,evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact Jason Henderson, Policy

https://scvo.scot/policy/better-regulation/rates

Fair Work

Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest Fair Work briefings and policy papers from the,policy team.,Read more Latest consultation responses The latest Fair Work consultation responses from the policy team,evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact Sheghley Ogilvie, Policy

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/fair-work

Get involved

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