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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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State of the Sector 2024 - People PDF

PDF version of our interactive online People sector stats including: the numbers of volunteers in the sector the numbers of paid staff in the sector top sector employers staff costs staff pay and Living Wage info.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/state-of-the-sector-2024-people-pdf

Jargon buster

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.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/jargon-buster

Programme for Government proposal: Charity Regulation for a modern voluntary sector

Our proposals for the Programme for Government 2023/2024 cover three areas: Delivering Fair Funding by,By committing to the actions described in this paper, the upcoming Programme for Government can support,Given this clear commitment by the Scottish Government to a wider review, and the cross-party support,The problem The Scottish Government first launched its consultation on changes to charity regulation,In the 2023/2024 Programme for Government the Scottish Government should: 1.

https://scvo.scot/p/60269/2023/06/21/programme-for-government-proposal-charity-regulation-for-a-modern-voluntary-sector

Trustees' Week 2021

How good is your organisation's governance?,Our brand new Good Governance checkup tool guides you through the principles of the Scottish Governance,Use our Good Governance tool now Events With the support of CCLA Investment Management SCVO is hosting,v=oMa7HYm1v0U 2 NOV – Digital Good Governance Checkup Launch This webinar will explore how SCVO's new,organisation's governance. https://youtu.be/SIfHORjqKrk 3 NOV – Good Governance: lived experience on

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee/trustees-week-2021

Framework Agreements

Framework agreements are agreements between the Scottish Government and suppliers of a range of goods,The Scottish Government’s Procurement and Property Directorate leads on and delivers framework agreements,All of these can be found on the Scottish Government’s procurement contract directory.,The majority of the framework agreements available on the Scottish Government’s procurement contract,directory on the Scottish Government website.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/finance-business-management/frameworks

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

Employer National Insurance Changes

The UK Government has stated its commitment for the increased funding to enable public sector employers,Minister to highlight the risk to voluntary organisations in Scotland Working with the Scottish Government,What have the UK Government said?,The UK Government have said that the Scottish Government will receive additional funding on top of the,What have the Scottish Government said?

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/ni-changes

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

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