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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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SCVO letter to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer

As the UK Government considers next steps, I write to underline the importance of providing certainty,I would like to see a commitment from the UK Government to longer-term funding, so that more strategic,It is my hope that the UK Government will work constructively with the Scottish Government to make this,That is why I wrote to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, ahead of her statement,While I fully appreciate the challenging fiscal environment that the UK Government faces, I urge you

https://scvo.scot/p/93691/2024/09/10/scvo-letter-to-rachel-reeves-chancellor-of-the-exchequer

Society

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

Letter to John Swinney, First Minister: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions

John Swinney MSP, First Minister Scottish Government 12 November 2024 Dear First Minister Autumn Budget,I welcome the support of your government in calling for the UK Government to meet the costs of the policy,need plus a wealth of advice and guidance, and is funded entirely by voluntary donations with no Government,basis that I urge you to ensure that, come what may, grants and contracts awarded by the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/95038/2024/11/12/letter-to-john-swinney-first-minister-autumn-budget-2024-employers-national-insurance-contributions

Government Response to Danny Kruger MP's Report: 'Levelling Up Our Communities: Proposals for a New Social Covenant

community response to COVID-19 and set out how civil society can contribute to levelling up This UK government,report's recommendations is published alongside the Levelling Up White Paper which sets out the government’s

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/government-response-to-danny-kruger-mps-report-levelling-up-our-communities-proposals-for-a-new-social-covenant

SCVO: Fair Funding needed now more than ever

to the Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee’s report on Scottish Government,prize is a sustainable sector, strong public services, and resilient communities – one the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/95039/2024/11/13/scvo-fair-funding-needed-now-more-than-ever

Pay in the voluntary sector

Summary This report pulls together data on sector pay, comparing salary data from the voluntary sector and the public and private sectors, as well as variations in pay depending on factors such as age, gender and full-time /part-time workers. The main source of pay data used is...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/pay-in-the-voluntary-sector

Letter to Scottish MPs: National Insurance Contributions Bill

Parliament has already voted, expressing concern for the impact on the voluntary sector.The UK government,touch.Best wishes,Anna Anna FowlieChief ExecutiveSCVO Additional information SCVO Briefing Scottish Government,TSI Scotland Network letter to Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government

https://scvo.scot/p/95500/2024/12/02/letter-to-scottish-mps-national-insurance-contributions-bill

Approach

Now that you've got a solid understanding of digital exclusion and how it affects the people you support it's time to start developing your approach. You should now have a good idea of what will work best for your organisation. Are you going to focus on helping people build their...

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/approach

Reserves

Consider appropriate arrangements for financial reserves for your organisation and understand the impact of large reserves

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/business-planning/reserves

Essential digital skills

OpenLearn & LEAD Scotland) How to Stay Safe Online (Digital Unite) Staying Safe Online (Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/approach/digital-champions/essential-digital-skills

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