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Across the UK, governments have developed formalised models of partnership between the voluntary sector,and government.,At UK level, the UK Government launched its own model of collaboration in summer 2025 — the Civil Society,Covenant that sets out a new framework for strengtheningrelationships between government and the voluntary,Representatives from organisations across the third sector, Scottish Government and Local Government

Scotland’s Essential Sector Priorities for the next Scottish Government SCVO’s 2026 Scottish Parliament,As we look ahead to the next Scottish Parliament elections, one thing is clear: government cannot meet,The next Scottish Government needs a strong, sustainable voluntary sector.,This is a call to action for the next Scottish Government to work with us — to build a fairer, stronger,1&showinfo=0&controls=0 Scotland's voluntary sector in numbers Priorities for the next Scottish Government

The Scottish Government’s lack of progress contrasts sharply with the UK Government, which has delivered,What’s lacking is leadership and delivery from the Scottish Government.,We’re already seeing the UK Government step-up.,Provide transparency about how the UK Government’s £764,020 Innovation Fund will be used in Scotland,It’s time to press refresh, Scottish Government. Show leadership. Create a plan. Take action.

The 2021 Programme for Government promised £200 million to get 300,000 households online by 2026.,In response to the lack of progress from the Scottish Government, we published our own Digital Inclusion,Cross-sector leadership across government, local authorities and the voluntary sector.,The Audit Scotland report explicitly referenced the SCVO roadmap as the foundation for Government to

The Minister’s response acknowledges that Scottish Government’s “progress has not met the expectations,for being sceptical that anything is happening “at pace” on digital inclusion within the Scottish Government

One specific action the Scottish Government have promised was the establishment of a Digital Inclusion,The establishment of a new ‘operational hub’ at arm’s length to Government - creating a new structure,Digital Inclusion Alliance risks offloading responsibility and confusing accountability for what Government

Two Scottish Government programmes funded through digital health and care — Digital Lifelines Scotland,They demonstrate the power of targeted investment and show that when government, local organisations,

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Collaboration - To support a continued partnership approach between government, charities, social enterprises

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