Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Familiar Patterns and New Initiatives: UK Civil Society and Government Initial Responses to the Covid-19 Crisis

on civil society actors, the paper includes an exploration of how civil society and the national government,familiar patterns of behaviour by civil society in the UK, and in the relationship between the government

https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/familiar-patterns-and-new-initiatives-uk-civil-society-and-government-initial-responses-to-the-covid-19-crisis

Thistles, roses, thorns: some reflections on third sector/government relations and policy expectations in economic downturn

recession, the kinds of experiences currently facing the sector in Scotland, and whether the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/thistles-roses-thorns-some-reflections-on-third-sectorgovernment-relations-and-policy-expectations-in-economic-downturn

General election must deliver for voluntary sector

Anna Fowlie

12 June 2024

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SCVO news

Funding

Whoever forms the next UK Government, we must see a commitment to humane politics that puts people and,community organisations and faith groups across Scotland deal with the consequences of the UK Government’s

https://scvo.scot/p/91953/2024/06/12/general-election-must-deliver-for-voluntary-sector

Press coverage tips for charities

An AGM won’t cut it – would you read a story about another organisation’s governance meeting?!

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/resources/press-coverage-tips-for-charities

Heart of the community: village halls conference

Heart of the community: village halls conference On 1 May 2024, we hosted a conference aimed at those running village and community halls across Scotland. Delegates joined us both online and in-person at Birnam Arts to connect, share ideas, and inspire each other. 94 delegates...

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/conference

Scottish Charity Award winners 2024

" - Aberlour Children's Charity Sponsored by SGN This ambitious campaign persuaded the Scottish Government,focused on impact and saw the charity host a music and dementia conference, influence the Scottish Government’s

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/previous-winners/winners

SCVO/SAFE/Alliance briefing to Scottish Parliament: UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Rachel Le Noan

19 November 2024

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Policy
Policy reports

Key concerns raised by consultees included the need for enhanced governance of the TCA which Dr Irene,Scotland’s voice is present in both practical and strategic aspects of the TCA’s development and governance

https://scvo.scot/p/95243/2024/11/19/scvo-safe-alliance-briefing-to-scottish-parliament-uk-eu-trade-and-cooperation-agreement

Useful contacts

Guidance for charities operating in other countries National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) General information on winding up and dissolving a charity, along with specific procedural guidance for organisations operating in England. Closing your charity or voluntary...

https://scvo.scot/support/closing-down/useful-contacts

Making use of AI

Outlines the ways AI could be used by the voluntary sector

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/ai/making-use-of-ai

Self-employed and contractors

A person is self-employed if they run their business for themselves and take responsibility for its success or failure. Self-employed workers aren’t paid through PAYE, and they don’t have the employment rights and responsibilities of employees. Someone can be both employed and...

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/recruitment-selection/guide-to-employment-status/self-employed-and-contractors

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