Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Introduction

opened up that allow Scotland’s charities to work in close partnership with elected members and government,crucial that charities continue to work constructively with the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/20-years-delivering-change/introduction

Making identity checks

The first check you should make is to confirm the identity of the candidate and establish that their identity is genuine. You should not undertake any other checks until you are satisfied that the candidate is who they claim to be. You can check a person's identity by requesting...

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/recruitment-selection/guide-to-pre-employment-checks/making-identity-checks

SCVO responds to UK Government Spring Budget

Press release

6 March 2024

Budget

Responding to the Spring Budget 2024, SCVO Chief Executive Anna Fowlie, said: “I share the disappointment of other voluntary sector bodies that the Spring Budget did not recognise the essential services and support of voluntary organisations both in Scotland and across the UK...

https://scvo.scot/p/89078/2024/03/06/scvo-respond-to-uk-government-spring-budget

Data protection

The ICO have shared the information governance and legislation training modules they provide to their

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/legislation/data-protection

Scottish Welfare Fund

It is a national scheme delivered by Scotland’s 32 local authorities on behalf of the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/20-years-delivering-change/scottish-welfare-fund

Policy

Our policy pages set out our work with the Scottish and UK governments, and other public bodies.

https://scvo.scot/policy

Host an event

and skills Sessions that offer practical help and best practice advice on finding funding, good governance

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/host-an-event

SCVO responds to Autumn Budget

Press release

26 November 2025

we welcome increases in both the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, though the government,“To support the voluntary sector to meet these wage increases the Government must ensure grants and contracts,It is essential that the Government engage with the sector on these changes before they come into effect,“The UK and Scottish Government’s must work together to provide clarity and ensure UK Budget decisions, support the Scottish Government’s commitment to Fair Work and Fairer Funding for the sector by 2026.

https://scvo.scot/p/102082/2025/11/26/scvo-responds-to-autumn-budget

SCVO comment on the Scottish Third Sector Tracker Pulse 1

Press release

26 May 2026

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

How subsidies can be awarded

can only use a scheme that it has created itself or that has been created by the Scottish or UK Governments,Streamlined routes Streamlined routes are a type of subsidy scheme set up by central government which

https://scvo.scot/how-subsidies-can-be-awarded

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SCVO responds to UK Government Spring Budget

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SCVO responds to Autumn Budget

SCVO comment on the Scottish Third Sector Tracker Pulse 1

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