SCVO's work to become an anti-racist organisation
It’s that time of year when we’re reflecting on what we’ve achieved and working out what we want to achieve in the coming year. I thought I... Read more
Diversity on boards: What charities can do
In this blog Anna Fowlie discusses what charities can do to increase diversity on boards. Read more
Letter to Richard Lochhead MSP - Fair Work
On 19 January 2023, SCVO wrote to Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work to outline the key... Read more
Trustees' Week 2022: Thriving in challenging times
Resilience is the word of the moment, and that’s something trustees need in spades! Because they’re doing it in their own time, as... Read more
Living Wage: A small step towards supporting people through the current crisis
The Living Wage shouldn’t be an aspiration or a ceiling – it’s the bare minimum anyone should expect. Read more
UK Shared Prosperity Fund: What does it mean for Scotland's voluntary sector?
Last week, the UK Government launched its long-awaited UK Shared Prosperity Fund prospectus. But what does it mean for us in Scotland’s... Read more
Words and intentions matter: Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformation
It won’t address poverty and inequalities, which are the biggest draining effect on our country’s economic and social wellbeing Read more
National Outcomes – more than a nice graphic?
Full disclosure – I’m a fan of the National Performance Framework. I like the simplicity of setting out the kind of country Scotland... Read more
The new EU/UK relationship – this is your chance to have a say
We know that charities, social enterprises and community groups make Scotland a better place, and that’s why SCVO’s ... Read more
After Community Jobs Scotland – where next for voluntary sector employers?
After celebrating the 10,000th job created by Community Jobs Scotland, I’m writing this piece with a heavy heart. The scheme has been a... Read more