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Summary of proposals Our proposals for the 2024/2025 Programme for Government cover two areas: Delivering,To support these aspirations in the Programme for Government the Scottish Government should commit to,Collect funding information across all government departments and produce a breakdown of Scottish Government,the government is delivering on the Scottish Government’s fairer funding commitments for the voluntary,funding of the voluntary sector “across all Scottish Government departments and local government to

In 2019, the Scottish Government began the consultative process for what would become the Charities (,Thankfully, the Scottish Government soon made clear that there would indeed be a wider review of charity,We will advocate for the importance of such a review and we will challenge the Scottish Government to,There are now two clear routes ahead for the Scottish Government’s review of charity regulation.,It is now our job as a sector to make sure the Scottish Government cannot ignore that.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

The language of governance will change depending on the structure and status of your organisation.,We have used the generic terms of governing body, members of a governing body and governing document,But here’s a guide to some of the jargon you will come across in your path to good governance.,Appraisal: a judgement of the extent to which the governing body is fit for purpose and competent to,O Objects: the statement of an organisation’s purpose set out in its governing document.