Consultation on Public Sector Equality Duty Specific Duties: Analysis of Responses
In order to streamline and strengthen existing equality legislation, the UK Government introduced the Equality Act 2010. Included in this Act is a new public sector equality duty for public authorities. As in previous equality legislation, the new duty has two parts - a general d… Read more
Scotland's People: Annual Report from 2009 Scottish Household Survey
The Scottish Household Survey (SHS) is a continuous survey based on a sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland. The SHS is designed to provide reliable and up-to-date information on the composition, characteristics, attitudes and behaviour of Scottish ho… Read more
The Civil Effect: Bringing efficiency, innovation and community capability to our framework of public services commissioning
The relationship between civil society and public service delivery in the UK is complex; it goes to the heart of what The Big Society actually means. There are two sides to the argument, and all too often, both sides slide to the extreme; with those who favour exclusive state pro… Read more
Radical Scotland: Confronting the challenges facing Scotland's public services
This discussion paper is an independent analysis of the economic and social challenges facing Scotland?s public services, and how the radical reform of services through innovation could help to meet some of these challenges. It argues that innovation ? developing new approache… Read more
Evaluation of the Sex Offender Community Disclosure Pilot
In June 2007, the Home Office published its Review of the Protection of Children from Sex Offenders. One of the conclusions was that more information should be shared with the public about specific Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs) who may pose a threat to particular children. A di… Read more
Demographic Change in Scotland
This paper sets out current evidence relating to demography in Scotland, exploring the implications of demographic change and related policy issues, with reference to Scotland?s Population Growth Purpose Target, as appropriate. The paper looks at population growth and population… Read more
Evaluating the Success Factors for Establishing a Thriving Social Enterprise in Scotland
The aim of this study was to understand the characteristics that are fundamental to the success and resilience of social enterprises, and the ways in which these characteristics might be encouraged and supported more widely in Scotland. In particular, the objectives of the st… Read more
Funding the Future: a 10-year framework for civil society
Funding the Future offers a ten-year framework for how the voluntary and community sector can stay financially resilient when faced with depleted resources coupled with increasing demand for services. It sets out clear recommendations for civil society organisations (CSOs), fund… Read more
The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third Sector in Scotland: a Longitudinal Study - Year One Report: Baseline Findings
This report outlines findings from the first year of a three year research project examining ?The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third Sector in Scotland: A Longitudinal Study?. This work was commissioned by the Scottish Government… Read more
Choices for Change: options appraisal toolkit for local authority cultural services considering alternative delivery models
Due to political, economic and governance factors, local authorities are reviewing current models of service provision. As a result, a number of local authorities are considering alternative methods of service delivery, including devolution of museum services. There are a number… Read more