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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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Is the third sector an economic force?

But do we need to find other ways to talk about the economy to reach wider audiences?,couple of leaders are confused by the number of third sector organisations, from national bodies like SCVO,SCVO is starting a conversation about the value of the third sector.,If this is of interest to you, please take a look at this event on 25h March.,SCVO is also looking at strengthening partnerships with local authorities. 

https://scvo.scot/p/30237/2019/03/18/is-the-third-sector-an-economic-force

Public Health Scotland - SCVO response to Scottish Government

02 July 2019 Public-Health-Scotland-Scottish-Government-SCVO-Response-June-2019Download Our position,of and harm from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.A Scotland where we have a sustainable, inclusive economy,It draws from the views provided by voluntary organisations in two roundtable events, SCVO's engagement,We should ask people to help rethink how the concepts and language is used.,would allow the public health function to closely align with Scotland ambitions to be a ‘wellbeing economy

https://scvo.scot/p/31667/2019/07/02/public-health-scotland-scvo-response-to-scottish-government

Briefing: Scottish Government debate on human rights

of penalties on people who are already vulnerable and struggling to participate in society and the economy,As Carers Scotland indicates, there is an opportunity to rethink policy in the context of clearer rights,It must drive economic policy – recognizing the need for our economy to work better for all.,SCVO’s Work SCVO is working across a range of networks and forums to promote the positive impact of human,Senior Citizens Network and others through our Highlands and Islands Equality Forum (HIEF) to deliver events

https://scvo.scot/p/6695/2014/11/10/briefing-scottish-government-debate-on-human-rights

A new democracy for Scotland: Discussion paper by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Why do we want to rethink our democracy? On the face of it, Scottish democracy works.,the very people most affected by decisions supposedly made in their interest e.g. around welfare, the economy,Such events were one of the outstanding successes of the referendum campaign and all efforts must be,institutions of governance and decision-making, but must also see decision-makers holding meetings and events,In the longer term, Scotland must rethink how taxes and subsidies can influence the way land is used

https://scvo.scot/p/6723/2014/11/14/a-new-democracy-for-scotland-discussion-paper-by-the-scottish-council-for-voluntary-organisations

Local Government and Communities Committee pre-budget scrutiny

About SCVO The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation,governments in response to the pandemic can be the starting point in building a more balanced and inclusive economy,Their first online Young Scotland’s Got Talent event in July (delivered in partnership with Scottish,governments in response to the pandemic can be the starting point in building a more balanced and inclusive economy,Rethinking funding As covered in response to question three, SCVO welcomed the Scottish Government's

https://scvo.scot/p/40224/2020/09/07/local-government-and-communities-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny

An Economy for All report #economyforall

This is where SCVO’s interest in the economy comes in.,This report is part of SCVO’s ongoing interest in this area, following the Alternative Economy event,at the ESRC’s Festival of Social Science, and the event with economists John Kay and Stewart Lansley,,strong promotion of the Living Wage (currently at £7.65/hr in Scotland) must be part of any serious rethink,SCVO is one of many organisations here in Scotland discussing alternative ways to ‘do’ the economy, all

https://scvo.scot/p/4705/2014/05/07/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall

Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Bill

Shifting the balance of the bill The need to radically rethink how public services operate and the outcomes,enables people who have disabilities, illnesses or long term conditions to participate in society and the economy,commitment within the Stage 1 report and from the Cabinet Secretary for Health at a recent engagement event,However, we also welcome the Cabinet Secretary’s commitment at a third sector event on 20/11/13 to consider,welcome the Cabinet Secretary’s commitment to considering these capacity issues at the above mentioned event

https://scvo.scot/p/2504/2013/08/05/public-bodies-joint-working-scotland-bill

Inquiry into Scotland’s Economic Future Post-2014

Our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to this call for evidence, and contributes the,following: Economy When the economy failed in 2008, the impact of fewer jobs and lower wages affected,SCVO, representing as we do many members who work with some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland,We are keen that, in the event of a ‘yes’ vote, the Scottish Government doesn’t simply go down the route,especially as the Referendum, whatever the outcome, has given us such a good opportunity to really rethink

https://scvo.scot/p/3399/2014/02/03/inquiry-into-scotlands-economic-future-post-2014