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Charities back governance kitemark
NEWS
3 October 2019
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Three quarters of Scottish charities have said they would like to see a certification for good governance
SCVO Briefing: Scottish Government Debate: Public Service Reform: Empowering Staff, Service Users & Local Government
11 June 2026
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The high-level commitments in the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform Strategy are welcome, but,The Scottish Government must embed SCVO’s Fair Funding principles and ethical commissioning practices,across Scottish Government departments, agencies and public bodies.,This is recognised by the Scottish Government too.,Early feedback from organisations benefitting from the Scottish Government’s “Fairer Funding” pilots,
SCVO Briefing: Scottish Government Spending Review
3 December 2025
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resource, and support the voluntary sector and our essential services by aligning the Scottish Government’s,Funding including: Multi-year funding: funding that provides a minimum three-year standard across all government,that is unrestricted, covers core costs, and enables organisations to plan, adapt, and meet good governance,For over a decade, the Scottish Government has recognised the need for multi-year funding.,SCVO welcomed the “Fairer Funding” pilot launched by the Scottish Government in February 2025 - which
https://scvo.scot/p/102130/2025/12/03/scvo-briefing-scottish-government-spending-review
SCVO calls for cross-government backing for Third Sector Partnership
30 June 2026
SCVO said central government involvement will be critical to ensuring the partnership delivers lasting,Following the announcement of the Scottish Government’s commitments to a Third Sector Partnership earlier,These include clear leadership from the centre of government; meaningful engagement with the voluntary,“We welcome the Scottish Government’s commitment to a Third Sector Partnership, and the impetus shown,“As the paper argues, leadership from the centre of government will be essential.
Governance of organisations seeking registered charitable status
The survey explored trusteeship and governance issues, including the recruitment, skills and diversity
Governance review ordered at RSPCA
NEWS
2 March 2016
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Management
Problems at one of England's biggest charities
Governance meltdown at housing association
NEWS
14 July 2020
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Regeneration & Housing
Organisation faces big challenges as another board member resigns
https://tfn.scot/news/governance-meltdown-at-housing-association
Part D: A convincing response from the Scottish Government and those responsible for disseminating funds would include:
However, the Scottish Government can change things for the better by nature of their funding.,However, we are far from consistent, timely decisions and payments across the Scottish Government.,In preparation for the new financial year the following April, the Scottish Government and those that,It is also vital for good governance.,The Scottish Government and those managing government funds should develop and sign-off partnership agreements
SCVO responds to Scottish Government's announcement on Third Sector Partnership
9 February 2026
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Welcoming the Scottish Government’s commitment to a “Third Sector Partnership”, Anna Fowlie, SCVO Chief
SCVO Briefing: Programme for Government
1 May 2025
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communities across Scotland experiencing poverty and inequality and is central to the Scottish Government’s,It must therefore also be central to this Programme for Government.,SCVO welcomes the Scottish Government’s continuing commitment to deliver Fairer Funding for Scotland’,To make progress towards eradicating child poverty the Programme for Government should ensure grants,In the Programme for Government the Scottish Government can make progress on the Committees recommendations
https://scvo.scot/p/98456/2025/05/01/scvo-briefing-programme-for-government