Monday 29th June 2026 Dear First Minister, We welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to a Third SectorPartnership, and the impetus shown in progressing this agenda so soon after theScottish Parliament election. I welcome the urgency that has been shown by theCabinet...
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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...
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Funding delays emerge as major challenge for Scottish charities Organisations call for reliable, multi-year funding to avoid increased annual pressures. Charities in Scotland are increasingly struggling with funding delays, with organisations facing cash‑flow pressures, postponed...
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SCVO will be engaging with political parties ahead of the next Scottish Parliament election, scheduled to take place in May 2026. This is our response to the Scottish Labour Party's Scottish Policy Forum's initial consultation - part of its policy development process, ahead of...
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