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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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What are the Scottish Government and Parliament’s Tax and Spending Options?

Spending allocation options, open budgeting, tax options and Brexit are all discussed.,Assuming that Brexit goes through, there might be some scope to adjust VAT in the UK.,A note on Brexit Finally, the continuing uncertainty over the decision to leave the EU is causing concern,(a) What does Brexit mean for this conversation (if anything)?,(b) Should we pursue beneficial changes for charity-related VAT with English colleagues, given Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/22923/2017/12/13/what-are-the-scottish-government-and-parliaments-tax-and-spending-options

What kind of United Kingdom is emerging?

future looks far from clear, but Scotland’s third sector may be uniquely placed to influence post-Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/14397/2017/02/01/what-kind-of-united-kingdom-is-emerging

Does Erasmus+ have a future in the UK?

campaign asks the UK government to commit to maintaining participation in the Erasmus+ programme after Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/23630/2018/01/19/does-erasmus-have-a-future-in-the-uk

Brexit and Scottish independence: a third sector perspective

In the event of a so called ‘hard Brexit’, SCVO supported a differentiated deal for Scotland within Europe,when the sector is desperately trying to shore itself up, secure funding and survive the impact of Brexit,In terms of Brexit, there is clearly great uncertainty about our economic future.,Fairer economy The type of economy we will see as a result of either Brexit or independence will also,Whilst it is expected that Brexit will pose significant challenges (as outlined above), the forthcoming

https://scvo.scot/p/15005/2017/04/07/brexit-and-scottish-independence-a-third-sector-perspective

What’s in store for 2017?

In the case of Brexit and Trump, 2017 is when we begin to reap what has been sown.,The Donald will be inaugurated and we will learn a little more than ‘Brexit means Brexit’.,Brexit We can safely assume that the UK will be leaving the EU.,What type of Brexit we see is therefore subject to much debate.,, the First Minister ruled out any such plebiscite for 2017 – a surprise move, given that an ugly Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/14318/2017/01/17/whats-in-store-for-2017

Wounds of Universal Credit not addressed by Budget changes

principles of the Universal Credit suggests that the government is either completely pre-occupied by Brexit

https://scvo.scot/p/22856/2017/11/24/wounds-of-universal-credit-not-addressed-by-budget-changes

Let’s all meet up to make government more open

Do you despair at Trump, or flinch at the oncoming car-crash of Brexit, but don’t know what to do?

https://scvo.scot/p/16395/2017/10/27/lets-all-meet-up-to-make-government-more-open

Scotland’s charities fear Brexit economic shock

SCVO media release 6 February 2017 86% of Scotland’s charities fear Brexit economic shock Charities in,Scotland are warning that Brexit could have a severe impact on their survival, with further negative,Affairs, John Downie, believes it is time for the voice of the voluntary sector to be heard in the Brexit,The voluntary sector needs to be heard as Brexit negotiations go forward.”

https://scvo.scot/p/14438/2017/02/08/scotlands-charities-fear-brexit-economic-shock

Human Rights expert encourages third sector call to arms on Brexit

As the EU attempts to manage Brexit, Eurozone concerns and the migrant crisis, Professor Miller believes,Asked about the risks Brexit poses to human rights as powers are repatriated to the UK he is unequivocal

https://scvo.scot/p/14539/2017/02/15/human-rights-expert-encourages-third-sector-call-to-arms-on-brexit

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