Trading is an important source of funding for the voluntary sector.,It can enable organisations to reduce their dependency on ever decreasing traditional funding sources,In addition, trading is much more than just a source of funding.,Other tax exemptions – Small Scale Trading Other than primary purpose trading, there is also a useful,v=nhb6sEYNqXE Useful links OSCR Charities and Trading Guide HMRC Information on charities, and trading
https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/finance-business-management/trading
complex content generation For example, generating longer-form content such as articles and written guides,Medium risk – funding applications For example, turning a project outline into a complete funding proposal,aware that people are likely to try using AI to generate applications, and funders will need to have other,draft an email in response to a real-life query, or using generative AI to help you write a support guide,For example, if you were preparing a public-facing legal guide, you’d want to double-check the sources
https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/ai/ethics-risks-and-limitations
There are a several sources of information for voluntary sector organisations.,difference to Scottish communities should be valued, and that includes our colleagues who have come from other,The campaign includes regularly updated guides for employers and EU citizens, factsheets, posters and,’ which is intended to replace some existing European Funds.,The Scottish Government is currently carrying out its own consultation on proposals for replacement funding
https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/planning-for-eu-exit-brexit
, and find new sources How to look after your staff Contact the Information Service Policy & influencing,are, but we’re also always working closely with government, funders and the sector, to influence and guide,Our position paper on the need for Fair Funding has led the Scottish Government to commit to fairer funding,SCVO, with over 30 other organisations, worked together to secure charities access to the Energy Bills,you can watch the recording. https://youtu.be/TL5F4Obu7h8 Work and news from the sector Read about other
https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/running-costs-crisis
The Happiness Fund is available to enable and support projects which improve mental health and wellbeing,The main outcomes of the Fund are:- Mental health - Wellbeing & happiness- Inclusion- Learning and skills,developmentThe fund is intended to support the setting up of new groups and activities, but to be successful,need to indicate how the activity/group can become self-sustainable or able to attract funding from other
https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000OMkjmEAD/the-happiness-fund
This research project was guided by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), Third Sector,The report draws on two sources of data: a rapid review of the existing literature and evidence base,Those areas were: funding, meaningful collaboration, procurement and lack of trust, with lack of trust,being a cross-cutting concern which affects each of the other identified themes.,Funding Short-term funding Inflexible funding Reductions in funding COVID-19 and funding Funding and
https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/supporting-collaboration-between-the-third-and-public-sectors-evidence-review
The Clyde (Extension) Community Investment Fund has been established as a means of enabling a contribution,The fund supports the community council areas of Duneaton, Biggar, Symington and Quothquan & Thankerton,A key focus of the fund is sustainability and as such they would encourage groups to be working towards,being self-sustaining where possible.Applications where efforts have been made to explore other possible
https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000PkwA9EAJ/sse-clyde-extension-community-fund
