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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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A new Third Sector Governance Code for 2024

This Code has still got the five broad principles of good governance that act as a point of reference,The changes we’ve made are to update and strengthen the detail of how you demonstrate the principles,Similarly, under the Effectiveness principle, we’ve added the need for trustees to proactively identify,Take a look at the Growing Climate Confidence website if you need more help on taking positive climate,Partnership working Against a background of growing funding challenges and cycles of change, under the

https://scvo.scot/p/86561/2023/11/22/a-new-third-sector-governance-code-for-2024

Jargon buster

family member or in which the Trustee and / or family member has a substantial interest; a Scottish partnership,Induction: A formal process of introduction to a new job or position within an organisation.,Probity: behaviour in accord with accepted norms, the quality of having strong moral principles of honesty,Succession: a process of one person leaving a job or position and another replacing that person.,Values: a set of principles, which the organisation seeks to apply, both in setting its mission and aims

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/jargon-buster

It’s not just about the cash: Why people matter in Scottish Government grant-making

So that’s why a working group of SG officials and grantholders produced Principles for Positive Partnership,Unit (TSU) are now on a delayed mission to raise awareness of the guidance and tackle the barriers to positive,If you are a Scottish Government grantholder click here to book a slot on the next Positive Partnerships

https://scvo.scot/p/56696/2023/01/11/its-not-just-about-the-cash-why-people-matter-in-scottish-government-grant-making

Introduction

Parliament 20 years ago, new avenues have opened up that allow Scotland’s charities to work in close partnership,Partnership is a key theme emanating from the 20 campaigns highlighted in this book.,in this spirit, together, we know that, 20 years from now, we will be able to reflect on even more positive,Executive, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) The Scottish Parliament was founded on the principles,of openness and equality and having served as a member across those two decades I know that these principles

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/20-years-delivering-change/introduction

Trustee Elections 2022

There were 11 candidates standing for election to 3 positions on the SCVO Board of Trustees.,The successful candidates were: Barry SillersChairperson, Foundation Scotland Partnership, knowledge,solving, providing oversight functions, negotiation, and influencing decisions including knowledge of principles,The chance to work in partnership with respected peers is rich.,I feel that there can be a really positive impact that someone coming from a medium sized charity can

https://scvo.scot/about/work/agm-2023/trustee-elections-2022

SCVO response to Building Community Wealth consultation (Scottish Government)

It should also be recognised that principles around CWB are not new to the sector, as many voluntary,Partnership Partnership working between sectors will be crucial to the success of CWB.,role to play in engaging communities and influencing culture change but that cannot be done from a position,SCVO supports Citizens Advice Scotland’s position that the value of volunteering must be recognised,,These principles help to underpin good relations within a volunteering environment by ensuring volunteer

https://scvo.scot/p/59630/2023/05/15/scvo-response-to-building-community-wealth-consultation-scottish-government

Board of trustees

Throughout her career, she consistently integrated the principles of good community relations into her,In 2008, Bushra's dedication to fostering positive human relations was acknowledged when she received,Renowned for his positivity, dynamism, and innovation, Sean is a forward-thinking business leader with,a proven track record of fostering values-based partnerships.,Noting partnership, knowledge sharing, learning and being collegiate as his cornerstone values, Barry

https://scvo.scot/about/people/board-of-trustees

South of Scotland Third Sector: A Partnership Approach to Covid-19 Response and Recovery Planning (August

These themes have been translated into seven key principles and recommendations to inform the collective,The principles and recommendations aim to support and empower the third sector across the South of Scotland,Two comments were made several times during the interviews: There has been very positive partnership,There is a hope that the positive partnership working will be sustained during the recovery period and,These comments underpin the principles and recommendations in the report.

https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/south-of-scotland-third-sector-a-partnership-approach-to-covid-19-response-and-recovery-planning-august-2020

What is Fair Funding?

proportionate, and consistent approaches to applications and reporting, timely processing and payments, and partnership

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding/what-is-fair-funding

​Fair Funding for the Voluntary Sector

Here we set out the principles of Fair Funding that we have developed with Scotland's voluntary sector,This version of the principles includes asks of Scottish Government, and can be read in conjunction with,proportionate, and consistent approaches to applications and reporting, timely process and payments, and partnership,for Positive Partnerships Accessible funding The sector needs streamlined and consistent approaches,voluntary sector to work more effectively with the Scottish Government and local government to assess the positive

https://scvo.scot/p/56732/2023/01/16/fair-funding-for-the-voluntary-sector