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
Of course, I recognise the significant financial pressures that the Scottish Government faces and the,I am calling for fair treatment for our sector, in line with the Scottish Government’s stated objectives,In recent years, voluntary organisations in receipt of Scottish Government funding have contended with,people they support.I’m particularly concerned about voluntary organisations in receipt of Scottish Government,of conversations with officials, placing themselves at considerable risk in terms of financial, governance
https://scvo.scot/p/93693/2024/08/14/scvo-letter-to-cabinet-secretary-for-finance-local-government
Ensure grants and contracts awarded by the UK government, their agencies, and other public bodies, cover,are entirely commissioned to deliver public services on behalf of Local Authorities and Scottish Government,If that change does not come from the UK or Scottish Government, we will need to make those changes with,need plus a wealth of advice and guidance, and is funded entirely by voluntary donations with no Government,It is also essential that grants and contracts awarded by the UK government, their agencies, and other
https://scvo.scot/p/97691/2025/03/12/briefing-to-mps-national-insurance-contributions-bill
The Charity Governance Awards celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the UK, allowing large and small not-for-profit organisations to inspire and learn from one another. National and local charities, large and small, are encouraged to participate. There are six award categories:1. Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion2. Challenge to Change3. People in Governance4. Improving Impact in Small Charities (0-3 paid staff)5. Improving Impact in Small Charities (4-30 paid staff)
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000ID5mUEAT/the-charity-governance-awards
About our submission SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation,Contributions made during engagement webinars, hosted by SCVO in partnership with the Scottish Government’s,It will only be by working together – the voluntary sector, regulators, and the Scottish Government –,The regulator should not act in the interests of government or of the sector it regulates.,SCVO, of course, will continue to support the Scottish Government to do that.
https://scvo.scot/p/92967/2024/07/23/review-of-charity-regulation-scottish-government-consultation
essential role in supporting people and communities across Scotland and is central to the Scottish Government’s,Align the Scottish Government’s “Fairer Funding” principles with SCVO’s definition of Fair Funding.,the Scottish Government’s continuing support of fairer funding within the Scottish Budget.,Highlight the Scottish Government’s recent consultation on Disclosure Scotland fees.,Ultimately, however, Scottish Government must ensure grants and contracts Scottish Government, their
https://scvo.scot/p/96778/2025/01/27/finance-and-public-administration-committee-debate-briefing-scottish-budget-2025-26
