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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Weathering the Storm - Full Report

How are other small governments in Scotland, Quebec, New Zealand, Denmark, Austria and the Netherlands

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/weathering-the-storm-full-report

Partnership Fund is open to applications from third-sector organisations delivering strategic outcomes with national impact for Scotland’s historic environment or the Scottish historic environment sector.You must have a track-record of making a significant contribution to HES Grants Priorities and address a clear and demonstrable need or opportunity for Scotland’s historic environment sector which is not being met by other organisations.Examples of possible eligible activities include:- Professional or volunteer training programmes addressing recognised historic environment skills gaps at a national level- Developmental, advocacy or capacity-building activities enabling the sector to achieve strategic outcomes in line with national priorities- Outreach activities or learning programmes delivering high-impact outcomes for audiences across ScotlandPartnership Fund grants can only cover direct activity costs and an appropriate level of indirect costs (full cost recovery) associated with the funded activities.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000Oj5O7EAJ/historic-environment-scotland-partnership-fund

Young people across the Scottish Borders are full of inspiring ideas to help tackle the climate crisis and promote community climate action– and SBCAN is here to help bring those ideas to life. They're inviting youth groups, schools, clubs and voluntary groups to apply for grants to run a project that makes a difference in your community. This fund will support projects or activities that include: - Community Action which benefits our planet- Developing Sustainable practices- Encouraging Climate Resilience and Adaptations- Learning new skills and discovering natureThey are particularly keen to support projects which show:- Youth-led projects where young people are involved in taking ownership and deciding what they want;- Collaborative working between groups;- Inter-generational working;- Groups that promote inclusive activity with under-represented groups;- Projects which support the young people to achieve recognition for their achievements- for example Dynamic Youth Award Climate Action Challenge/ John Muir Award/ Saltire Awards- A long-term vision for Climate Action within your school/ group.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007OcbBMAS/scottish-borders-climate-action-network-youth-climate-action-fund

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

To enable third sector organisations to become Fair Work employers, the Scottish Government must uphold,The Scottish Government has committed to Fairer Funding for the voluntary sector, including exploring,The many benefits of longer term funding are understood and recognised by the Scottish Government and,To progress towards Fair Work the Scottish Government needs to work across departments, with local government,years or more, across all Scottish Government departments.

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

Covid-19 Impact on the Cultural Sector: Snap Survey Results

to be repurposed for core activity to secure resilience where needed; and we would ask Scottish Government,Ask Scottish Government to ask all banks to support people who need to take a mortgage holiday or temporarily

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/covid-19-impact-on-the-cultural-sector-snap-survey-results

Poverty in Scotland 2025

Nearly 1 in 4 children are living in poverty, and poverty rates amongst the Scottish Government’s so-called,a crucial insight for politicians who seek to represent these areas in Holyrood or in the local government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/poverty-in-scotland-2025

Scottish Government not investing in low carbon economy

​Plans to slash cash earmarked for tackling climate changed criticised

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-not-investing-in-low-carbon-economy

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