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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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Got an excellent board? Enter awards to win £5,000

UK charities are being urged to enter the Charity Governance Awards for the chance to win £5,000 and,highlight good governance

https://tfn.scot/news/got-an-excellent-board-enter-awards-to-win-5000

Briefing to House of Lords: National Insurance Contributions Bill

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,We ask that grants and contracts awarded by the UK government, their agencies, and other public bodies

https://scvo.scot/p/96605/2025/01/22/briefing-to-house-of-lords-national-insurance-contributions-bill

Scottish budget: Glimmers of hope amid financial hopelessness

Ahead of the budget, SCVO made two asks of the Scottish Government: to work with us on mitigations to,On NICs, the budget document confirms the Scottish Government will continue to press the Chancellor to,The government fell short, however, of putting its money where its mouth is and committing to cover those,draw the conclusion that voluntary sector staff are considerably less important to the Scottish Government,another year of standstill budgets for the voluntary organisations funded through that part of government

https://scvo.scot/p/95554/2024/12/05/scottish-budget-glimmers-of-hope-amid-financial-hopelessness

Shows promise. But must try harder: An assessment by the SDC of the Government's reported progress on sustainable development over the past five years

In 1999, the UK Government published a sustainable development strategy for the UK, A Better Quality,The Government?,Following this review, the Government is planning to launch a consultation in April 2004 on a revision,conduct its own review of the last five years, and now publishes this report as a commentary on the Government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/shows-promise-but-must-try-harder-an-assessment-by-the-sdc-of-the-governments-reported-progress-on-sustainable-development-over-the-past-five-years

Scottish voluntary organisations' financial reserves

Download PDF Introduction The academic literature highlights the role that good financial management plays in helping organisations deliver their objectives, while ensuring their stability and survival. This is often hampered by a lack of financial management skills, risk...

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/scottish-voluntary-organisations-financial-reserves

2025 Scottish Voluntary Sector Workforce Survey

Key findings from the 2025 workforce survey including recruitment, retention, wellbeing, diversity and pay.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/2025-scottish-voluntary-sector-workforce-survey

Review of the Scottish Drugs Forum

external reviews of voluntary organisations in receipt of major recurring grants from the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/review-of-the-scottish-drugs-forum

Exhibitor information

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) will be your home for the duration of the Gathering 2026 on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th February. We know that exhibiting at an event can be quite stressful, so we’d like to make your time with us as comfortable and relaxed...

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/exhibitor-information

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

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

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