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'State Sponsored Cruelty' - Children in immigration detention
provides a series of recommendations which the authors say should be addressed urgently by the government
Experiences of Muslims Living in Scotland
understand more fully the experiences of Muslims living in Scotland both in response to the Scottish Government
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/experiences-of-muslims-living-in-scotland
Tackling Child Poverty in Scotland: Analysis of Written Consultation Findings
report presents the findings of the written strand of a consultation carried out by the Scottish Government
Micro-simulating child poverty in 2010 and 2020
Taking account of the recession, it estimates the costs of meeting the government target of halving child
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/micro-simulating-child-poverty-in-2010-and-2020
We Were Built for This: How community organisations helped us through the coronavirus crisis – and how we can build a better future. (June 2020)
The report author, Locality, is calling on government to support a community-powered economic recovery
Equal Opportunities in Rural Scotland: Working together on a practical vision to bridge current barriers to social inclusion
The Highlands & Islands Equality Forum (HIEF) was funded by the Scottish Government Equality Unit, Equality
We can’t challenge poverty without Fair Funding for the voluntary sector
10 October 2023
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in is simply unsustainable and this is a situation that is not only not helped by the Scottish Government’s,We have welcomed the Scottish Government commitment to Fairer Funding by 2026 but this must reflect and,extra finances, will continue to be at the heart of what SCVO asks, and expects, from the Scottish Government
Holyrood committee urges Scottish Government to deliver on multi-year funding commitments
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31 January 2024
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The committee’s convener, SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson, urged the government to go further on measures that would support the sector.
Tullo and Twinshiels Wind Farms Community Benefit Fund
The fund aims to support projects that make a difference to life in, and seek improvement in, the local community. They are keen to support community and voluntary organisations that are charitable, educational, philanthropic or benevolent in purpose. You do not have to be a registered charity to apply for funding but you do have to be able to demonstrate real community impetus and benefits.Projects should benefit people living in Arbuthnott; Benholm and Johnshaven; Gourdon; Inverbervie; Mearns; St Cyrus.Please check the fund guidelines to check eligibility before applying.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb00000094KOxEAM/tullo-and-twinshiels-wind-farms-community-benefit-fund
Scottish Borders Climate Action Network - Youth Climate Action 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.