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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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Use and Understanding of the Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification

The Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification is a 6 fold classification which distinguishes between,The Scottish Government commissioned this study to investigate the extent to which this classification

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/use-and-understanding-of-the-scottish-government-urban-rural-classification

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

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

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

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

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