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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.

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Felix Spittal

Former Policy Officer at SCVO

Latest posts by Felix Spittal

Lobbying bill is a mess beyond amendment
Felix Spittal
24 January 2014
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SCVO has consistently called for part two of the Lobbying Bill to be scrapped entirely, as it is... Read more

Jumping on the lobbying regulation bandwagon would be a mistake for Holyrood
Felix Spittal
13 January 2014
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If the proposals to introduce a lobbying register in Scotland go ahead the positive relationship the third sector has with the Parliament will be at risk. This would be a worrying development that runs counter to the participative principles the Scottish Parliament was founded... Read more

Searching for Empowerment in the Community Empowerment Bill
Felix Spittal
13 November 2013
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The latest consultation on the Community Empowerment Bill reveals the chasm that exists between good policy rhetoric and poor implementation, says Felix. Read more

Lords must reject threat to charity campaigning
Felix Spittal
14 October 2013
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The House of Lords is our last chance to avoid the disastrous implications of the gagging bill, says Felix. Read more