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The Economy
A combination of factors look set to make this another difficult year for voluntary sector finances: UK and Scottish economies still feeling the impact of Brexit, Covid, cost-of-living crisis, and ongoing global economic instability costs remaining high, particularly food and...
https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/shifting-sands/economy
Community Wealth Building: Approaches relevant to rural and island communities
suggest a set of possible learning points in relation to each of the five principles: Progressive procurement,: Considering the introduction of a geographicalelement to procurement to ensure processes are applicable
Briefing to UK Parliament: Spring Statement
24 March 2025
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Summary Years of underfunding and poor funding practices, and crises such as the pandemic, and the cost-of-living crisis, have put the voluntary sector under increasing pressure, exacerbating financial and operational challenges. Eight out of ten Scottish voluntary organisations...
https://scvo.scot/p/97964/2025/03/24/briefing-to-uk-parliament-spring-statement
The Gathering 2022: a round-up
Our aims for the Gathering Wishes for the sector Gathering highlights After the Gathering The Gathering, organised by SCVO, is the largest voluntary sector event in the UK. Over two days on 15 and 16 June 2022, more than 1,500 amazing people from the voluntary sector and beyond...
need may be considered where funds allow.Applications should also consider local consultation and procurement
Programme for Government: Voluntary sector deserves to be treated fairly
5 September 2024
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We’re not a nice-to-have sector. We’re an essential sector.Â
SCVO Briefing Scottish Government debate: The UK Budget – Scotland’s Priorities
23 September 2024
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Multi-year funding For over a decade, the Scottish Government has recognised the need for multi-year funding, committing to longer-term funding for the voluntary sector across multiple government strategies, including within several Scottish Budgets and Programmes for Government...
Finance and Public Administration Committee Debate Briefing: Scottish Budget 2025/26
27 January 2025
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Summary Scotland’s voluntary sector plays an essential role in supporting people and communities across Scotland and is central to the Scottish Government’s ambitions to eradicate child poverty, grow the economy​, tackle the climate emergency, and improve public services. Without...
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!
The Gathering 2025 round-up
This page gives a round-up of events at the Gathering 2025, the UK's largest free event for the voluntary sector hosted by SCVO.