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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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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

SCVO responds to Holyrood debate on Scotland's Partnership with the Third Sector

the voluntary sector to develop a shared ask for a new, formalised partnership with the Scottish Government—one,ENDS Notes: In its 2026 manifesto, Scotland’s Essential Sector – Priorities for the next Scottish Government,, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) called for the new Scottish Government, its

https://scvo.scot/p/105283/2026/06/17/scvo-responds-to-holyrood-debate-on-scotlands-partnership-with-the-third-sector

Partnership

Partnership, TCA, Sector's role in the economy Contact David Livey Public Service Reform, Local Government,elections Contact Sheghley Ogilvie Local Government elections Contact Jason Henderson Hostile environment

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

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

Distributing & allocating funding

positive impact Fair Funding could have… cannot be underestimated" © Brian Hartley From Scottish Government,funders who can clearly see the benefits Fair Funding would have if implemented by the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding/distributing-allocating-funding

Letter to the First Minister: Challenges facing the voluntary sector

We look forward to working constructively with you and your government in the new Parliament.,As you set your priorities for the Scottish Government, we urge early progress on the priorities set,Creating a partnership of equals – establishing a formal, long-term partnership between government and,that can support people and communities across Scotland and contribute to the ambitions of your government

https://scvo.scot/p/104776/2026/05/25/letter-to-the-first-minister-challenges-facing-the-voluntary-sector

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

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

Pay and Equalities Survey 2022

FULL PUBLICATION COST: £50 - £70 The 2022 Pay and Equalities Survey gathered 897 responses between 4 April and 5 May 2022 and comes as the sector emerges from two years of rapidly adapting services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic with more challenges to overcome. The results...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/pay-and-equalities-survey-2022

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