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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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Digital inclusion challenges: Connectivity

We hope to see Government continue to support and help drive better Infrastructure in Rural Communities

https://scvo.scot/p/86249/2023/11/17/digital-inclusion-pillars-connectivity

Angela Constance: my commitment to Scotland’s third sector

New third sector minister answers TFN's questions

https://tfn.scot/news/angela-constance

Leaders make multi-year funding pledge ahead of Holyrood elections

The leaders of the main Scottish political parties attended a voluntary sector hustings organised by SCVO this week

https://tfn.scot/news/leaders-make-multi-year-funding-pledge-ahead-of-holyrood-elections

It’s not just about the cash: Why people matter in Scottish Government grant-making

The Scottish Government gives out millions of pounds in grants to voluntary organisations.,Those of us lucky enough to get Scottish Government grant funding are very grateful but exactly how grateful,Scottish Government grant managers can also find managing grant relationships with us challenging.,This is guidance on effective grant management relationships between Scottish Government and third sector,Steven’s previous jobs include the Community Fund lottery fund and Scottish Government.

https://scvo.scot/p/56696/2023/01/11/its-not-just-about-the-cash-why-people-matter-in-scottish-government-grant-making

Pre-Budget Scrutiny Evidence: Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Parliamentary records and Scottish Government publications.,Our response Influencing how the Budget is prepared to support a Wellbeing Economy The Scottish Government,and local government must fully integrate the sector into economic strategy and policy development.,However, to better understand public spending effectiveness, the Scottish Government should commit to,produce totals and breakdown of Scottish Government funding to all sectors (voluntary, private, and

https://scvo.scot/p/61863/2023/08/31/pre-budget-scrutiny-evidence-social-justice-and-social-security-committee

Private firms barred from benefits assessments

Profit-raking private firms will have no place in Scotland’s new social security system

https://tfn.scot/news/private-firms-barred-from-benefits-assessments

Surplus food or the right to food?

Graham Riches warns the UK is treading a dangerous path following in the footsteps of the North American foodbank culture

https://tfn.scot/opinion/surplus-food-or-the-right-to-food

When power turns legal: how do we stop SLAPPs?

Ahsan Mustafa examines how SLAPPs threaten charity journalism and accountability

https://tfn.scot/opinion/when-power-turns-legal

Charities celebrate Scottish Government climate pledge

A commitment by the Scottish Government to double the country’s Climate Justice Fund has been welcomed by charities and NGOs

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-celebrate-scottish-government-climate-pledge

Cover blown: spycops “infiltrated Scottish charities”

Campaigners say the third sector will have been infiltrated by political police

https://tfn.scot/news/uncovered-did-spycops-infiltrate-charities

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