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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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Employer National Insurance Changes

SCVO lobbying Ahead of these changes coming into force, SCVO lobbied MPs, Lords and the Scottish Government,, seeking a commitment from both the UK and Scottish Governments to mitigate the impact of the increased,Minister to highlight the risk to voluntary organisations in Scotland Worked with the Scottish Government

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

Why Fair Funding for the voluntary sector is needed to achieve government's ambitions

Prime Minister, the First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf MSP, outlined his first Programme for Government,The PfG is an annual event, which each September, shares the actions that the Scottish Government will,This year we were treated to a sneak peek of what was likely to be included when the Scottish Government’s,Both documents shared the Scottish Government’s “three missions”, each of which overlaps significantly,SCVO response to 2023/24 Programme for Government. Fair Funding for the Voluntary Sector.

https://scvo.scot/p/62254/2023/09/20/why-fair-funding-for-the-voluntary-sector-is-needed-to-achieve-governments-ambitions

Public service reform

The Scottish Government has embarked on a long-term programme of public service reform.,This was recognised in the Christie Commission in 2011, as well as the Scottish Government's response

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/public-service-reform

The Gathering 2022: a round-up

institutional racism, fair funding, digital wellbeing, and we heard from both the Scottish and UK governments,Delegates heard directly from the First Minister about the Scottish Government’s plans and how they relate,sizes had the opportunity to put the leading politician to the test, exploring how the Scottish Government,of State for Scotland, Iain Stewart MP, addresses delegates during ‘In conversation with the UK government,’ In conversation with the UK Government For the first time, SCVO welcomed a UK Government Minister to

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2022

What SCVO has done

including the Social Renewal Advisory Board which our CEO, Anna Fowlie was part ofWorked with Scottish Government,met the immediate and longer-term need of the sector and our communities Worked with the Scottish Government,voluntary sector and to stimulate debate about the sector’s future Liaised closely with Scottish Government,Hub updated with information and resources on areas including funding, running your organisation, governance

https://scvo.scot/support/coronavirus/what-scvo-is-doing

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

Policy network

Members can expect in person networking opportunities with fellow members and key stakeholders in government,manifestos, opportunities to meet political party researchers and other teams within parliament and government

https://scvo.scot/about/networks/policy

Our push for action

The Minister’s response acknowledges that Scottish Government’s “progress has not met the expectations,for being sceptical that anything is happening “at pace” on digital inclusion within the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/error-404-digital-inclusion-still-not-found/our-push-for-action

Brodies

As a charity law and governance specialist with a wealth of experience acting as a charity trustee myself

https://scvo.scot/services/partners/legal/brodies

Premises licensing

The Scottish Government website has more information for individual local authorities.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/legislation/premises-licensing

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