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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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Upheaval at HIV Scotland as trustees and staff leave after governance review

New chief executive ordered independent probe

https://tfn.scot/news/upheaval-at-hiv-scotland-as-trustees-and-staff-leave-after-goverance-review

Save the Children report reminds us that good governance is everyone’s responsibility

Alastair Keatinge reflects on the Charity Commission probe into allegations of inappropriate behaviour at the charity

https://tfn.scot/opinion/save-the-children-report-reminds-us-that-good-governance-is-everyones-respo

Using the code

Laws and regulations are fundamental to good governance.,It is there to support continuous improvement and strengthen the effectiveness of governance across the,The code is supported by the SCVO Good Governance Checkup, which is an online tool to guide you through,Terminology There are many different terms used for the governing bodies of third-sector organisations,This is an essential part of good governance and underpins all five of the core principles.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/code/using-the-code

Key findings summary

draw upon the experiences of voluntary sector intermediaries to shine a light on how the Scottish Government,National intermediaries are effective partners for government, parliament, and funders, with their members,Serving as a case study of how the Scottish Government funds voluntary organisations more broadly, this,This paper focuses on the funding that intermediaries receive directly from the Scottish Government,,which includes funding that is disseminated by organisations on behalf of the Scottish Government.

https://scvo.scot/policy/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/key-findings-summary

SCVO/TSI Scotland Network letter to Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government

has been ignored between the shouts of the market and the state’ and ‘the relationship between government,the design and decision-making processes from the start.While such discussions take place, the UK Government,a positive difference for communities.We would also like to see a clear commitment from the UK Government

https://scvo.scot/p/93697/2024/09/12/scvo-tsi-scotland-network-letter-to-angela-rayner-secretary-of-state-for-housing-communities-local-government

Roles & responsibilities

Members of governing bodies go by a variety of names – ‘Trustees’, ‘Management or Executive Committee,The name depends on your legal status, governing document and custom and practice.,What should the governing body do?,Establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board,Manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with the governing document, external regulators

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/roles-responsibilities

SCVO responds to UK Government Spring Budget

Responding to the Spring Budget 2024, SCVO Chief Executive Anna Fowlie, said: “I share the disappointment of other voluntary sector bodies that the Spring Budget did not recognise the essential services and support of voluntary organisations both in Scotland and across the UK...

https://scvo.scot/p/89078/2024/03/06/scvo-respond-to-uk-government-spring-budget

Developing your board

group of people around a table and assume that they will automatically become a highly effective governing,You need to create a culture that grows good governance and enables your trustees to work together as,Governance Manual A governance manual can assist in the development and overall effectiveness of your,Building Skills and Experience There are core skills relevant to every governing body.,Review Governing bodies should have an annual cycle of planning and review.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/developing-board

Politics

2025/26 will see the new UK government bed in, and preparations begin for Scottish Parliament elections,in 2026 and local government elections in 2027.,into 2025/26, there are some signs of strain in relationships between the voluntary sector and governments

https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/politics

Concluding remarks

Overall, our view is that the Scottish Government can and must do more to deliver fair funding, not only,While voluntary organisations are undoubtedly grateful for the Scottish Government’s continued support,We know that the Scottish Government recognises the need for a vibrant voluntary sector.,In its COVID Recovery Strategy, the government has noted its ‘commitment to working with partners…in,This paper outlines what a convincing response from the Scottish Government to the funding challenges

https://scvo.scot/policy/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/concluding-remarks

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