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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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Pre-Budget Scrutiny Evidence: Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Sheghley Ogilvie
31 August 2023
Posted in
Parliamentary records and Scottish Government publications.,Our response Influencing how the Budget is prepared to support a Wellbeing Economy The Scottish Government,and local government must fully integrate the sector into economic strategy and policy development.,However, to better understand public spending effectiveness, the Scottish Government should commit to,produce totals and breakdown of Scottish Government funding to all sectors (voluntary, private, and

https://scvo.scot/p/61863/2023/08/31/pre-budget-scrutiny-evidence-social-justice-and-social-security-committee

We can’t challenge poverty without Fair Funding for the voluntary sector

Jason Henderson
10 October 2023
Posted in
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

https://scvo.scot/p/62876/2023/10/10/we-cant-challenge-poverty-without-fair-funding-for-the-voluntary-sector

LGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill

NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

https://tfn.scot/news/lgbt-charity-hits-out-at-tory-ministers-interference-in-gender-reform-bill

Scottish Government facing legal action over missing climate assessment

NEWS 12 September 2023 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
1 comment
It’s more than two years since the Government announced its £26billion Infrastructure Investment Plan.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-facing-legal-action-over-missing-climate-assessment

£2m to increase involvement in sport

NEWS 4 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
Culture & Leisure
1 comment
The Scottish Government cash will be used to encourage more women and people from LGBT communities to take part in sport

https://tfn.scot/news/2m-to-increase-involvement-in-sport

No-deal Brexit could plunge 130,000 Scots into poverty

NEWS 3 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
The Scottish Government has called for urgent action to help those likely to be hit by a no-deal Brexit

https://tfn.scot/news/no-deal-brexit-could-plunge-130000-scots-into-poverty

Scottish Men's Sheds Association

  • Membership number 5236
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC045139

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5236/scottish-mens-sheds-association

Scottish Government not investing in low carbon economy

NEWS 18 January 2016 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
3 comments
​Plans to slash cash earmarked for tackling climate changed criticised

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

Response to Equalities, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee pre-budget scrutiny: (The impact of the Scottish Budget on the public)

Sheghley Ogilvie
24 August 2023
Posted in
Parliamentary records and Scottish Government publications.,It should be of significant concern to the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament that this crucial,SCVO appreciates the financial pressures facing the Scottish Government; however, Scottish Government,Inconsistency in approach and the evidence required across Scottish Government departments.,Collect information across all government departments and produce a breakdown of Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/61732/2023/08/24/response-to-equalities-human-rights-and-civil-justice-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-the-impact-of-the-scottish-budget-on-the-public

How charities can reshape the country during Brexit

NEWS 21 June 2017 by Graham Martin
Management
Charities must be involved in policymaking if divisions are to be healed and the UK move on following Brexit

https://tfn.scot/news/how-charities-can-reshape-the-country-during-brexit

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.