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Useful contacts

Examiners (ACIE) A list of Independent Examiners in Scotland.ACIE Community Land Team (Scottish Government,Team at crtb@gov.scot for more help or download the CRtB compliant constitution from the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/useful-contacts

AGM 2025

I bring governance, fundraising and partnership skills.,My experience is mainly in property law, company secretarial and governance.,I have served on various Committees of the Law Society of Scotland, including the Governing Council.,I leverage my experience in charity leadership, finance, governance and strategy to support the Board,Tackling inequalities, strategy, funding and governance.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/agm

Trustee Elections 2022

collaboratively developed strategic direction and the progress which can be delivered through good governance,I have demonstrable experience of charitable governance.,I would welcome the opportunity to apply my skills and experience to the governance of SCVO in order,Working across 13 Government teams and respected by all political parties, I bring extensive experience,of members, in: Listening to and supporting members;Having honest and meaningful dialogue across Government

https://scvo.scot/about/work/agm/trustee-elections-2022

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

Background

Questions unearthed the issues and challenges with Scottish Government funding faced by intermediaries,departments and via organisations who disseminate funds for the Scottish Government.,Funding from the Scottish Government was often the largest single lump sum received.,Most of the organisations we spoke to rely heavily on core funding from the Scottish Government.,That entry point is also crucial for government, parliament, and the wider public sector.

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

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

Part B: Exploring the impact of funding challenges on voluntary sector intermediaries

faced by voluntary sector intermediaries, which include an inability to plan for the longer-term, governance,Voluntary organisations said: Governance under pressure Those interviewed are tasked with supporting,Reduced financial sustainability Challenges in securing core funding from sources beyond the Scottish Government,Those interviewed also spent a great deal of time chasing the Scottish Government for a decision or has

https://scvo.scot/policy/scottish-government-funding-of-voluntary-organisations/part-b-exploring-the-impact-of-funding-challenges-on

Cyber resilience

SCVO have a Third Sector Cyber Resilience Co-ordinator, who works closely with Scottish Government through,seeking cyber security services CxB Not-for-profit equipping board members for effective cyber governance

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/cyber-resilience

Politics

There are some signs of strain in relationships between the voluntary sector and governments at all levels

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/shifting-sands/politics

The Economy

high, particularly food and energy additional costs being levied on some voluntary organisations governments

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/shifting-sands/economy

SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN