This website uses cookies for anonymised analytics and for account authentication. See our privacy and cookies policies for more information.

SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN
 




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.

Error 404

The requested page could not be found, it may have been moved or deleted.

Research

The SCVO research team conducts and collates research about the voluntary sector in Scotland.,Read more Evidence library Find research relating to the Scottish voluntary sector.,Evidence library Latest research Latest posts about our research work.,Contact Steve Grozier Social researcher with experience of leading programmes of research for the public

https://scvo.scot/research

Mental health & wellbeing

Flexible Working Policies The traditional working pattern has changed a lot this year.,According to research by the Wellbeing of Women group, 900,000 women have had to leave their jobs due,The clear message is that designing policies and procedures in isolation of the staff who will benefit,This is part of the government commitment to conduct research into ‘what works to improve reproductive,Using the hashtag in your social media posts and exploring what else has been posted is a fun way to

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/mental-health-and-wellbeing

Planning for EU Exit (Brexit)

You can find SCVO blogs, SCVO policy briefings and press releases on Brexit topics here.,More information and policy analysis can be found at the Scottish Centre on European Relations, an independent

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/planning-for-eu-exit-brexit

Cost of living & the #RunningCostsCrisis

Information & advice When your budgets are tight and your future feels uncertain, making sure your policies,of your funding, and find new sources How to look after your staff Contact the Information Service Policy,paper on the need for Fair Funding has led the Scottish Government to commit to fairer funding in its Policy,Good governance and difficult decision making Rethinking reserves Property options in a post-pandemic,Fundraising has collected guidance and information about generating income, good fundraising practice and research

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/running-costs-crisis

Top tips for businesses to support #NeverMoreNeeded

Do your research Think about what kind of society your business needs to survive and thrive?,Here are some suggested social media posts: “We recognise [Insert charity name] is #NeverMoreNeeded so

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/top-tips-for-businesses-to-support-nevermoreneeded

Press coverage tips for charities

user-generated content (i.e. staff and volunteers using their phones or contacts to create social media posts,doesn’t always have to be about lived experiences of your beneficiaries – it can be about campaigns, research,fundingCertain topics – such as animal welfare – can invoke strong opinions and emotions, if your stance or policy

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/resources/press-coverage-tips-for-charities

Transforming the economy

Related briefings & policy papers The latest transforming the economy briefings and policy papers from,the policy team.,Latest consultation responses The latest transforming the economy consultation responses from the policy,New research to be published this autumn on the sector’s workforce and its role as an employer.

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

The five challenges

Affordability and data poverty Recent research by NESTA into data poverty in Scotland found that one,Social landlords and telecom providers in particular should examine their policies and practices to make

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/roadmap/the-five-challenges-3

The Gathering 2022: a round-up

speakers from the ICO, legal firms, funders and the media to share their tips, and our own digital and policy,SCVO’s head of policy, research campaigns, Kirsten Hogg, asked questions of and responded to Nicola Sturgeon,Their blend of honesty and bravery blew delegates at the SEC away, discussing the disconnect between policy,makers and the people they make policy for.

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2022

The Gathering 2023: a round-up

sector organisations that are here are the ones who shone through.”Following his address, SCVO’s head of policy,and research led a Q&A with the First Minister addressing questions submitted by audience members.,currently working with YWM on the EmBody to EmPower project, as well as focusing on participatory-led research

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2023

Get involved

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