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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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Four Challenges for Scotland's Cities

One-half of Scotland?s population lives in Glasgow or Edinburgh or in one of the council areas that directly abuts those cities; more than one-half of Scotland?s gross domestic product is made in those areas. This paper discusses the key challenges of productivity, social change...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/four-challenges-for-scotlands-cities

SCVO briefing to Scottish Parliament: Programme for Government 2023/24

The Scottish Government’s policy prospectus, New leadership - A fresh start, committed to delivering,To ensure progress is made in 2023/24 the Programme for Government should: Align the Scottish Government,Introduce multi-year funding across a number of Scottish Government funds and report on the impact of,Additional information SCVO’s proposals for the Programme for Government 2023/24 covered three areas:,These proposals were shared with the Scottish Government while the programme was being developed.

https://scvo.scot/p/61899/2023/09/02/scvo-briefing-to-scottish-parliament-programme-for-government-2023-24

Part A: The funding challenges that voluntary sector intermediaries face

face an annual cycle of uncertainty when it comes to the funding they receive from the Scottish Government,The lack of straightforward and timely processes in decision-making by the Scottish Government presents,Organisations must chase the Scottish Government for decisions, and they feel as though it is a constant,While core funding from the Scottish Government is extremely appreciated, a significant challenge is,securing core funding from other sources, meaning adequate government funding is even more essential.

https://scvo.scot/policy/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/part-a-the-funding-challenges-that-voluntary-sector-intermediaries-face

Planning for EU Exit (Brexit)

It is important to ensure your organisation’s governance is as effective as possible - The Scottish Governance,Code for the Third Sector offers guidance, practical tools and templates to help governing bodies ensure,These include Brexit Ready Scotland, which is targeted towards Scottish businesses, and a Scottish Government,Telling your staff and volunteers about the advice and help available, such as the Scottish Government,of some European funding (not specifically related to Brexit) liaising with the UK and Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/planning-for-eu-exit-brexit

Partnership

Across the UK, governments have developed formalised models of partnership between the voluntary sector,and government.,At the UK level, the UK Government has launched its own model of collaboration — the Civil Society Covenant,Parliament election manifesto Scotland's Essential Sector, we’re calling for the next Scottish Government,Accountable for delivery across all public bodies, ensuring that commitments made by the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/partnership

Error 404: digital inclusion still not found

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.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/error-404-digital-inclusion-still-not-found

Part C: Not losing sight of what works in funding relationships

, and what changes are needed in how voluntary sector intermediaries are funded by the Scottish Government,positive relationships at an operational level with the teams they work closely with in the Scottish Government,of the funding package, where organisations applying to or receiving funding from the Scottish Government,manage and overcome challenges A couple of the organisations interviewed felt that the Scottish Government,can work best together Another organisation focused on the sense of partnership with the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/policy/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/part-c-not-losing-sight-of-what-works-in-funding-relationships

Public Funds

Our aim is to ensure that the UK Government, the Scottish Government, and local government act on the

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/public-funds

Taking on a community space

Good community support A robust business plan Adequate financial systems and controls Suitable governance,and leadership in place Back to: Handbook Next section: Governance

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/taking-on-a-space

Recruitment & induction

Check your governing document The first trustees are likely to be drawn from the group who set up the,Your governing document should detail who can be a trustee, how they’re elected, how long they can be,It is considered good governance for a trustee to serve a maximum of nine years, but any turnover should,Your governing document should indicate whether co-opted members have a vote.,Your governing document should describe how your Chair is selected. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/recruitment-induction

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