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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

SCVO Briefing: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector

Our position A blueprint for a new partnership between the voluntary sector and the Scottish Government,Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, SCVO called for the new Scottish Government, its agencies,Prior to the election, SCVO welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to establishing “The Third,Now that a new government has been formed, SCVO is calling for work to begin on establishing this new,As a first step, we are calling for: Clear leadership to be established at the centre of government,

https://scvo.scot/p/105252/2026/06/15/scvo-briefing-strengthening-scotlands-partnership-with-the-third-sectorscvo-briefing

AI experiments should be a team sport

There’s still a big governance gap to close, as very few organisations have an AI policy or strategy

https://scvo.scot/p/105244/2026/06/12/ai-experiments-should-be-a-team-sport

Growing Up Online – Why the Debate Is Bigger Than a Ban

The UK Government's consultation on a potential social media ban for under-16s has sparked significant,Governments across the world such as Australia the first to implement a ban with parts of Europe following,Australia's government pressed ahead with its ban on under-16s on exactly this basis, placing the burden,The government cannot expect voluntary organisations to fill the gap left by platforms and schools unless,SCVO Consultation Submitted SCVO has now submitted its consultation to the UK Government, if you have

https://scvo.scot/p/105065/2026/06/03/growing-up-online-why-the-debate-is-bigger-than-a-ban

SCVO comment on the Scottish Third Sector Tracker Pulse 1

The new Scottish Government must now deliver a stronger, more sustainable and empowered voluntary sector,, the risk is clear: the voluntary organisations communities across Scotland rely on — and that government,Creating a partnership of equals – establishing a formal, long-term partnership between government and

https://scvo.scot/p/104880/2026/05/26/scvo-comment-on-the-scottish-third-sector-tracker-pulse-1

Snapshot of a sector operating under "sustained and intensifying" strain

SCVO’s 2026 Scottish Parliament election manifesto sets out what the new Scottish Government needs to

https://scvo.scot/p/104778/2026/05/26/104778

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

SCVO responds to UK Government Spring Statement 2025 

If the UK Government is serious about its intention to work in partnership with the voluntary sector,,“It’s essential that the government actively engages with voluntary organisations that have extensive

https://scvo.scot/p/98013/2025/03/26/scvo-respond-to-uk-government-spring-statement-2025

SCVO's Response to Scottish Government's Rural Delivery Plan Consultation

Scottish Government want this to provide direction towards a shared future for rural Scotland.,These describe the kind of rural Scotland Scottish Government want to see.,objective outlined above should refer to Fair Work and flexible working to reflect the Scottish Government’s,indicators for mainland rural Scotland, enabling evidence-based policy making and allowing the Scottish Government,economic development projects and/or partnerships in rural areas and how it aligns with the Scottish Government’s

https://scvo.scot/p/97735/2025/03/17/scvos-response-to-scottish-governments-rural-delivery-plan-consultation

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