We work closely with partners on the implementation of the TCA to ensure that the Scottish voluntary sector is included, heard and understood. Irene Oldfather is SCVO’s representative on the current UK Domestic Advisory Group (DAG).
https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/europe
The government has frequently championed their ambitions of a relationship with civil society built on,To achieve this, it is essential that the government actively engages voluntary employers on increased,Working in partnership requires government to recognise the sector’s expertise and be open to evidence,The Spring Statement can and should action the Government’s commitments to the sector by recognising,SCVO looks forward to the Treasury engaging with the Scottish Government on these issues and Fair Funding
https://scvo.scot/p/97964/2025/03/24/briefing-to-uk-parliament-spring-statement
the precarious nature of voluntary sector funding, but it appears to be largely ignored within government,That is why we must not give up on pushing the government at Westminster to recognise this issue and,The UK Autumn Budget created this problem, and the UK Government can and must offer a solution.,The continuing lack of actions from government puts some voluntary sector services and organisations,at risk, and seriously undermines the promises made by this new government about partnership working
https://scvo.scot/p/96514/2025/01/17/employer-national-insurance-why-we-must-keep-up-the-pressure
working: The Connecting Scotland programme, delivered by SCVO in partnership with the Scottish Government,Paul Hamlyn Foundation Scottish Funders Partnership Third Sector Lab The Catalyst Network Scottish Government
https://scvo.scot/support/digital/call-to-action-3
At the same time, society as a whole is changing around us, and voluntary organisations will also need to consider any impacts of broader societal changes, from an increasing focus on structural inequalities to a rise in societal unrest. https://youtu.be/m5xpv8i9YIs Prompts for...
https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/society