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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

Of course, I recognise the significant financial pressures that the Scottish Government faces and the,I am calling for fair treatment for our sector, in line with the Scottish Government’s stated objectives,In recent years, voluntary organisations in receipt of Scottish Government funding have contended with,people they support.I’m particularly concerned about voluntary organisations in receipt of Scottish Government,of conversations with officials, placing themselves at considerable risk in terms of financial, governance

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.

"Funding is short-term, funding won't cover core costs" The Scottish Government has been very clear over,one of its top priorities, describing “our precious public services” in the 2025-26 Programme for Government,Progress towards realising this priority is perhaps most ambitiously outlined in the government’s Public,long-term programme of reform. © The ALLIANCE It is even within that strategy that the Scottish Government,And so, if the Scottish Government’s priority of ensuring high quality and sustainable public services

Across the UK, governments have developed formalised models of partnership between the voluntary sector,and government.,At UK level, the UK Government launched its own model of collaboration in summer 2025 — the Civil Society,Covenant that sets out a new framework for strengtheningrelationships between government and the voluntary,In June, Anna Fowlie, SCVO Chief Executive, welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to a Third

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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.