Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Evidence action can change lives

Two Scottish Government programmes funded through digital health and care — Digital Lifelines Scotland,They demonstrate the power of targeted investment and show that when government, local organisations,

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/error-404-digital-inclusion-still-not-found/evidence-action-can-change-lives

Leadership

Understanding and respecting the difference between governance and operations, delegating operational

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/code/leadership

Freedom of information

services for disabled people, to the rationale behind the funding decisions made by central or local government

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/legislation/foi-act

Safeguarding

If so, you need to be aware of the Scottish Government’s Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/legal/safeguarding

Fair Work

organisations to be supported and resourced to be Fair Work employers.Grants and contracts Scottish Government

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

National Third Sector Fund (NTSF)

The European Social Fund was managed by the Scottish Government and the lead partner for the NTSF project,funding is provided from various sources, and included the SDS managed Employability Fund, Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/about/work/european-projects/ntsf

Property

important you get the best deal for the organisation and follow any rules laid out in the law and your governing,selling or leasing charity property, you should ensure you have the necessary permission in your governing

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/finance-business-management/property

SCVO response to Scottish Spending Review and Scottish Budget 2026/27

Press release

13 January 2026

The Scottish Spending Review is welcome, giving the Government the long-term outlook to make progress,"Welcome too is the Scottish Government’s commitment to multi-year funding for sections of the voluntary,had hoped for more than a recommitment to the ‘first step’ announced last February—the Scottish Government's,The Government’s own research confirms this.,“In the meantime it is essential that in the weeks following the Scottish Budget the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/102822/2026/01/13/scvo-response-to-scottish-spending-review-and-scottish-budget-2026-27

Evaluation of the Scottish Recovery Network

This evaluation of the Scottish Recovery Network (SRN) was commissioned by the Scottish Government and

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/evaluation-of-the-scottish-recovery-network

Towards a Green Jobs Strategy - Opportunities for Business Consultation

This document is intended to foster discussion with interested parties, to inform the development of a Green Jobs Strategy. While a refreshed Smart, Successful Scotland will, as now, set out broad priorities, we need a Green Jobs Strategy to take a more detailed look at how we...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/towards-a-green-jobs-strategy-opportunities-for-business-consultation

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