Responding to the Scottish Parliament’s endorsement of a new Third Sector Partnership Agreement, David Livey, SCVO Policy & Research Manager, said: "Too often public bodies overlook the voluntary sector in planning, decision‑making and delivery. Parliamentary backing for a new... Read more

Dear First Minister, On behalf of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), I want to offer my congratulations to you on your re-appointment as First Minister of Scotland. We look forward to working constructively with you and your government in the new Parliament... Read more

The Covenant which launched in July at Westminster is the starting point for an improved relationship between the UK government and the voluntary sector. As many others have noted, the publication of a document is only the beginning of the hard work needed to change relationships... Read more

Responding to Wednesday’s Medium-Term Financial Strategy, Kirsten Hogg, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations' (SCVO) Head of Policy and Research, said: “To achieve the Scottish Government’s commitment to Fairer Funding by 2026 and recognise the importance of a thriving... Read more