Norette Ferns

Context Coproduction is a much used/misused term. The Christie Commission made a very strong case for service user involvement and... Read more

Context Across Scotland, the third sector has been dealing with the impact of welfare cuts and wider austerity policies head on. The... Read more

The Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the above consultation. Our response... Read more

The Third Sector in Scotland has been involved in the governance and implementation of European Structural Funds since the UK joined... Read more

Building Healthier and Happier Communities is a national programme to improve the health and quality of life of people and... Read more

Building Healthier and Happier Communities is a national programme to improve the health and quality of life of people and... Read more

Scotland and the world around it are changing. From demography to technology, environment to economy, faith to fiscal policy, nothing... Read more

Key Points Strategic vision The Scottish Government places great stock on strategic direction within the Budget and its legislative... Read more

SCVO’s policy work is driven by three strategic aims – Society, Economy and Democracy. Our response is structured around these aims... Read more

No Safety Net Along with many of our members, SCVO believes that this new policy, alongside other devastating welfare cuts, will... Read more