Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Gathering 2023 round-up

his page gives a round-up of events at the Gathering 2023. Over two days on 7th and 8th November 2023, more than 3,000 people from the voluntary sector and beyond came together at the EICC in Edinburgh to enjoy a packed programme of over 75 workshops, seminars, and training sessions. Our exhibition space was also back by popular demand!

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2023

Cycling Scotland - Cycling Friendly Community Fund

Currently Closed

there is a direct link to capital elements, e.g. bike maintenance training in conjunction with procurement

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000OIA2kEAH/cycling-scotland-cycling-friendly-community-fund

The Reinvention of Philanthropic Charities

charities which operate within the public sector, are led by public sector employees, and which through procurement

https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/the-reinvention-of-philanthropic-charities

Fair Funding and Fair Work: Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and TSI Scotland Network

Sheghley Ogilvie

22 August 2023

Posted in

Policy reports

Ensure that all public grant funding and procured contracts have both the Real Living Wage and annual

https://scvo.scot/p/61666/2023/08/22/fair-funding-and-fair-work-scottish-council-for-voluntary-organisations-and-tsi-scotland-network

Foundation Scotland - Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund (Halkirk & District)

Currently open

need may be considered where funds allow.Applications should also consider local consultation and procurement

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005NO0LMAW/foundation-scotland-halsary-windfarm-community-benefit-fund-halkirk-district-

Single Outcome Agreements 2009-10: an analysis by CCPS

undertaken, using 24 headings for coding, namely: social care; service delivery; commissioning and procurement

https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/single-outcome-agreements-2009-10-an-analysis-by-ccps

More Than a Minibus: diversity and impact of Community Transport in Scotland

recommendations for the sector and its funders including: fair, adequate and multi-year funding ; procurement

https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/more-than-a-minibus-diversity-and-impact-of-community-transport-in-scotland

Will 2021 bring the changes we need?

Allan Young

2 March 2021

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Policy

Procurement

Procurement of course! Everyone’s favourite after (online) dinner topic.,Well maybe not quite, but for many in the voluntary sector, from social care to employability, procurement,Procurement is shaping up to be a key issue for 2021, and SCVO are committed to making sure that the,The sector’s well-documented experiences of procurement have not always been positive, with impacts on,to the Scottish Parliament’s call for views on how the 2014 Procurement Act is holding up.

https://scvo.scot/p/42548/2021/03/02/will-2021-bring-the-changes-we-need

Impact Report 2023/24

This page tells you about SCVO's work and impact during 2023/24

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact

Foundation Scotland - River Avich Hydro Open Grants Fund

Currently open

following additional criteria appropriately and proportionately relative to their project:- Local procurement

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000000zXGnMAM/foundation-scotland-river-avich-hydro-open-grants-fund

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