Ruth Boyle

As we move from paper to action, practical projects like Community Jobs Scotland are key. Read more

Introduction SCVO has been keen to support an open conversation about tax, including the purpose, design, and language used to talk about tax. We therefore welcome the opportunity to respond to this review of business rates in Scotland. Within our response, business rates are... Read more

Rate relief is very important for the third sector in Scotland Read more

Opportunity missed to promote a modern, flexible approach to our working lives Read more

Our out-dated, inflexible labour market is a key barrier to equality in employment Read more

We welcome the opportunity to respond to the consultation on the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in Scotland. We support the proactive approach taken by the Scottish Government in seeking to utilise the levy to foster skills investment and inclusive growth. However, the... Read more

Introduction We welcome the opportunity to respond to this review of enterprise and skills in Scotland. Scotland’s enterprise and skills agencies should fulfil a vital role in delivering Scotland’s economic priorities, fostering inclusive growth and investing in the skills of... Read more

Any use of foreign aid to support post-Brexit trade deals will be shamefull Read more

Introduction The announcement of a Labour Market Strategy is highly welcomed as a means of centralising the drive for better jobs, not just more jobs, in Scotland. We recognise that sustainable, meaningful paid employment is the most powerful way in which people can empower... Read more

We must work together to make sure that the word ‘fair’ has a strong, practical definition Read more