Once the Budget work was completed, he continued, government would “advise to what extent we can bring,somewhat of a buzzword over the last year, with commitments in last year’s budget, the Scottish Government’s,policy prospectus, and, most recently, the Programme for Government (PfG).,In July, the Scottish Government moved forward with their new Fair Work First criteria, impacting organisations,Our sector plays a crucial role in delivering on the Scottish Government’s three missions, equality,
https://scvo.scot/p/87667/2023/12/20/the-first-minister-promised-action-not-warm-words-the-budget-delivered-neither
The solution The Scottish Government must recognise these issues and their long-term effects will impact,In the short term the Scottish Government can commit to: annual inflationary uplifts for grant funding,Without support in the Programme for Government, the essential support and services our sector provides,To support a sustainable and resilient voluntary sector, organisations need the Scottish Government to,SCVO welcomes the Scottish Government’s plans to become a Fair Work Nation by 2025 and to extend the
https://scvo.scot/p/53463/2022/09/06/scvo-briefing-to-scottish-parliament-programme-for-government-2022-23-cost-of-living-debate
That same week the UK Government also announced the latest round of the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) with,At the Gathering, SCVO hosted a session with the UK Government to discuss Levelling Up, and the funds,The UK Government acknowledged that this is an issue, and we hope that more will be done in the coming,We need greater transparency from government at all levels to improve partnership working.
https://scvo.scot/p/86806/2023/11/28/what-next-for-levelling-up
To support organisations to be Living Wage employers the Scottish Government should lead by example by,sector grants it is increasingly important for Scottish Government to, frankly, put their money where,These changes are part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to become a Fair Work Nation by 2025.,Details of both criteria and wider Fair Work commitments are available in the Scottish Government’s,,Over the last year and in both Emergency Budget Responses, the Scottish Government has recognised the
https://scvo.scot/p/85390/2023/11/01/as-the-real-living-wage-rate-increases-how-can-the-sector-be-supported-to-pay-staff-fairly
The Scottish Governance Code was developed to help boards understand what best practice looks like.,Good Governance Checkup which is vital for trustees supporting all types of voluntary organisation.,You’ll also get access to further resources that will help you in your journey to good governance, and,By completing the Checkup you will also help us to build a picture of good governance in the sector.,Find out more about the Good Governance Checkup at our Trustees’ Week webinar on 2 November where we
https://scvo.scot/p/45807/2021/10/22/good-governance-checkup-launch-in-trustees-week
There are many forms of income available, from grants and loans, to rental fees, events, or membership fees. An overreliance on any one income source should be avoided and Trustees/Committees need to identify the most suitable and sustainable sources for their organisation...
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