voluntary sector welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to deliver Fairer Funding for the sector by 2026,SCVO’s recent research shows the amount of public money provided to third sector organisations froze,The Committee received extensive evidence from the voluntary sector on the impact of unsustainable and,A fresh start, renewed these ambitions, committing to delivering Fairer Funding for the sector by 2026,Registered Charity “The longer-term funding allows us to give much better value for money, we can plan

Fairer Funding for Scotland’s voluntary sector in the 2025/26 Scottish Budget and their calls for the UK,on the actions that the Scottish Government will take to meet their commitment to Fairer Funding by 2026,Registered Charity “The longer-term funding allows us to give much better value for money, we can plan,SCVO’s recent research shows the amount of public money provided to third sector organisations froze,information Briefing to MPs: National Insurance Contributions Bill SCVO Briefing: Scottish Budget 2025/2026

on voluntary sector funding, collecting extensive evidence from voluntary organisations, intermediaries,These include: Prioritise multi-year funding and exploring options for progress in advance of the UK,Registered Charity “The longer-term funding allows us to give much better value for money, we can plan,Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions Letter to Scottish MPs - UK,Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions Letter to Scottish MPs: UK

The extensive evidence they received from voluntary organisations on the impact of funding uncertainty,Draw the Scottish Government’s attention to oral evidence on the Scottish Government’s recent consultation,Funding” principles with SCVO’s definition of Fair Funding– which was developed through significant research,Without these commitments, achieving “Fairer Funding” by 2026 becomes increasingly unlikely.,Registered Charity “The longer-term funding allows us to give much better value for money, we can plan

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About our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to give evidence to the Social Justice and Social Security,Our submission draws on evidence from: SCVO’s engagement with the Social Justice and Social Security,SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 22-23.,Fairer Funding principles with SCVO’s definition of Fair Funding – developed through significant research,funding model as standard by 2026.