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From the ‘Valuing third sector’ section We have made significant investment in and promoted the role of the third sector, social enterprises and volunteers. The sector plays an important role and we want to increase and encourage it to grow its influence. We will take steps to... Read more

Policy briefing 8 April 2016 Taking action together SCVO briefing: issues for the third sector beyond 2016 Our vision A fairer Scotland is our vision for the future. We want to see a Scotland that is transparent, well balanced and socially just, which empowers people from all... Read more

This papers offers a comparison of the OSCR and Charity Commission guidance for charities on how to approach campaigning around the EU referendum. Read more

Why new social security powers provide an opportunity to create policies that are truly person-centred. Read more

11 February 2016 The clause The UK Cabinet Office has issued guidelines to prohibit organisations in receipt of grant funding from all UK departments from influencing government or parliament. The wording of the clause is: “The following costs are not Eligible Expenditure... Read more

Lobbying (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 SCVO Briefing 2 February 2016 Key points: To ensure diverse views are still encouraged at Parliament and the voice of smaller third sector organisations is not lost, we continue to urge MSPs to ensure that the Lobbying Bill remains light touch... Read more

Introduction SCVO is working with Scottish Government to support third sector organisations operating both nationally and on the frontline as they help people and communities affected by welfare policy changes. This briefing shares some of the intelligence and insights we are... Read more

The third sector in Scotland employs an estimated 138,000 people (headcount) or 83,350 Full Time Equivalent workers. This equates to 5.6% of the Scottish workforce. 27% of regulated third sector organisations employ staff. Number of regulated voluntary organisations with... Read more

Lobbying (Scotland) Bill – Stage 1 SCVO Briefing 5 January 2016 Key points: To ensure diverse views are still encouraged at Parliament and the voice of smaller third sector organisations is not lost, we urge MSPs to ensure that the Lobbying Bill remains light touch If the... Read more

2 January 2016 'The pressure on budgets is intense and public spending is not expected to return to 2010 levels in real terms for 16 years.' Christie Commission Key findings Cuts to public sector budgets have started to have a real impact on third sector finances, with public... Read more