A case study of voluntary sector intermediaries Insights from senior leaders of voluntary sector intermediaries

(SCVO) looking into the funding situation of Scottish voluntary organisations.,the Scottish Government directly funds voluntary organisations, including the processes it adopts and,sector organisations encounter in their funding relationships with the Scottish Government, including,the Scottish Government.,Read the full report: Scottish Government funding of voluntary organisations: a case study of voluntary

Manage your grant At SCVO we manage funding programmes of our own and for other funders, including Scottish,Government.,on funding opportunities for voluntary organisations.,voluntary sector and our team continue to call for Fair Funding for the sector.,your organisation.

Exclusive membership benefits and support networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all,sizes Shape the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland Membership-exclusive events We regularly,The Scottish Charity Awards, hosted by SCVO was a highlight for Leuchie.,We were thrilled and honoured not only to be part of the Scottish Charity Awards this year, but to win,of people accessing our support we must increase our services to meet demand, which takes additional funding

Overall, our view is that the Scottish Government can and must do more to deliver fair funding, not only,While voluntary organisations are undoubtedly grateful for the Scottish Government’s continued support,We know that the Scottish Government recognises the need for a vibrant voluntary sector.,and via third-party organisations responsible for disseminating Scottish Government funds.,This paper outlines what a convincing response from the Scottish Government to the funding challenges

This case study is part of a series of work undertaken by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations,(SCVO) looking into the funding situation of Scottish voluntary organisations.,the Scottish Government directly funds voluntary organisations, including the processes it adopts and,Serving as a case study of how the Scottish Government funds voluntary organisations more broadly, this,which includes funding that is disseminated by organisations on behalf of the Scottish Government.

when it comes to the funding they receive from the Scottish Government.,Organisations must chase the Scottish Government for decisions, and they feel as though it is a constant,Voluntary organisations said: Static levels of funding Voluntary organisations interviewed explained,While core funding from the Scottish Government is extremely appreciated, a significant challenge is,from the Scottish Government.

There is no silver bullet to solving the funding challenges faced by voluntary organisations in Scotland,when the Scottish Government and those that disseminate funds will make annual funding decisions and,, with voluntary organisations left with no idea whether they'll receive funding.,is the case for many other voluntary organisations.,The Scottish Government should also investigate why the funding experiences felt by voluntary organisations

Questions unearthed the issues and challenges with Scottish Government funding faced by intermediaries,Scottish Government departments and via organisations who disseminate funds for the Scottish Government,Nearly all organisations received core funding from the Scottish Government, comprising anywhere between,Funding from the Scottish Government was often the largest single lump sum received.,Most of the organisations we spoke to rely heavily on core funding from the Scottish Government.

work of voluntary organisations and their staff and volunteers.,and decisions on voluntary organisations, their staff, volunteers, and the services and support organisations,We want to ensure that the Scottish Government’s Fairer Funding principles align with SCVO’s definition,We’re pushing the Scottish Government to ensure voluntary organisations in Scotland benefit from the,We are calling for more financial transparency asking the Scottish Government to adopt a comprehensive