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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 response to UK Budget statement

huge challenges the UK faces as a result of almost a decade of austerity and the looming spectre of Brexit,minimum of £3 billion to simply make preparations to deal with the fallout of a disastrous ‘no deal’ Brexit,With people across Scotland facing real hardship, the economy on snooze-mode and the full impact of Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/22930/2017/12/13/scvo-response-to-uk-budget-statement

It's a fact - collective noise is more likely to be heard

Brexit involves such a range of genuine, raging concerns across the whole of society that it can be difficult,The Human Rights Consortium Scotland is concerned that in the midst of all this Brexit noise, we risk,The UK Government’s Brexit Bill deliberately excludes the Charter of Fundamental Rights.,Brexit has put human rights in Scotland and the UK in a precarious position.

https://scvo.scot/p/22873/2017/12/05/its-a-fact-collective-noise-is-more-likely-to-be-heard

Scot Gov and SCVO join forces for Brexit and civil society panel in Brussels

As Brexit negotiations get underway, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and the,bring together citizens’ representatives and decision-makers who are going to be involved in the Brexit,It’s important we maintain these vital working relationships despite the outcome of Brexit negotiations,“With no coherent or agreed view as to what ‘Brexit’ will look like, it is essential that all quarters,Over 80% of those surveyed believe Brexit will have a negative impact on the economy, on poverty and

https://scvo.scot/p/15609/2017/06/19/scot-gov-and-scvo-join-forces-for-brexit-and-civil-society-panel-in-brussels

Brexit stakes are high for Scotland's third sector

While we expect Brexit to pose significant challenges, as outlined in our recent briefing, the coming,In our latest briefing on what Brexit is likely to mean for our sector, we take an long look at what's,real borrowing and taxation powers that could have been applied to address the negative impact of Brexit,In the event of a so called ‘hard Brexit’, SCVO supports a differentiated deal for Scotland within Europe

https://scvo.scot/p/15012/2017/04/10/brexit-stakes-are-high-for-scotlands-third-sector

Charity trustee fearful of finance? Help is at hand...

on the latest HMRC approach as well as comments on recent case law and the potential affect that Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/23624/2018/01/19/charity-trustee-fearful-of-finance-help-is-at-hand

Are election results an opportunity for more participative governance?

Just what are the implications of this result for the kind of Brexit and the kind of relationship we,Nowhere is this more obvious than over Brexit.,For charities and voluntary organisations, here is a second chance to get our Brexit thoughts on to the,Should civil society demand a seat at the Brexit table?,We have a mutual interest in seeking a more open and inclusive Brexit process.

https://scvo.scot/p/15558/2017/06/09/election-results-an-opportunity-for-more-participative-governance

SCVO response to Scottish Parliament Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee

For future funding, replacement of Structural Funds post-Brexit must advance on and not regress on the,critical that these policy areas are not left bereft of investment post the end of this programme and Brexit,comprehension that the Managing Authority are so unaccountable and the inextricable links between ESIF and Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/25068/2018/04/13/scvo-response-to-scottish-parliament-economy-jobs-and-fair-work-committee

Brexit - what it might mean for Scotland's children

Children’s organisations in Scotland, and across the UK, are seriously concerned that Brexit may adversely,Many thousands of children live in EU states of which they are not nationals, so Brexit could also mean,Domestic law would be required if they are to be offered the same level of protection following Brexit,There are no guarantees that this position would continue; indeed a ‘hard’ Brexit would almost certainly,who sit round the negotiating table to make the needs and voices of those who will populate post-Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/15482/2017/06/05/brexit-what-it-might-mean-for-scotlands-children

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