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How to escape the charity audit headache
20 March 2023
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Audits of charity accounts are currently creating a headache for the third sector. There are several causes. But some charities can escape some of the headache with thought or careful planning. The issues with audits are UK-wide and not just confined to Scotland. There is a...
https://scvo.scot/p/58510/2023/03/20/how-to-escape-the-charity-audit-headache
The Scottish Government - Antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention community engagement fund
This fund supports community engagement activities that help shape Scotland's policies and strategies on:- infection prevention and control (IPC)- antimicrobial resistance (AMR).Successful organisations will recruit and host a community voice and engagement co-ordinator. The co-ordinator will work with communities to gather and share insights that support national health strategies, campaigns and action plans.A particular focus will be on engaging people and groups whose views are not often represented in policy development.You can use funding for: - staff costs- project delivery costs- reasonable participant incentives- equipment costs that support project deliveryProjects should start in August 2026, with all funding spent by March 2027.
Letter to Scottish MPs: UK Budget: Support the voluntary sector in your constituency
23 October 2024
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To make progress the UK Government must: Move forward with multi-year funding Provide Scotland with a,Angela Rayner, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local GovernmentSCVO Briefing Scottish Government
The Scottish Veterans Fund
The Scottish Government is clear that no one should suffer disadvantage as a result of military service. The Scottish Veterans Fund (SVF) was established by the Scottish Government in 2008 and has a broad remit to support projects that benefit ex-Service personnel and their families in Scotland. The SVF is particularly aimed at those projects that will help the veterans community to overcome any disadvantage experienced as a result of service; those supporting veterans and their families to achieve a successful transition to civilian life; and projects that aim to make Scotland the most attractive place to be for those leaving Service life.There are two funding streams for small scale / larger projects.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000005hQYpEAM/the-scottish-veterans-fund
Letter to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions
5 November 2024
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In the spirit of partnership, as outlined in the UK government’s recently published Covenant framework
Response to Finance and Public Administration Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Managing Scotland’s Public Finances – A Strategic Approach
12 August 2024
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these the right priorities for the Scottish Budget 2025-26 and, if not, where should the Scottish Government,The Scottish Government clearly recognises this, stating in the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan,that “Government cannot tackle poverty alone, and neither would we want to.”,SCVO continues to call on the Scottish Government to make progress on Fair Funding, ensuring that the,voluntary organisations do not have to subsidise government funding to pay the Real Living Wage.
Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grants
The Forestry Grant Scheme offers financial support for the creation of new woodland and the sustainable management of existing woodland. Within the scheme's eight categories, there are a range of support options covering planting, woodland protection, harvesting and more.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003hvNSEAY/scottish-forestry-forestry-grants
The Scottish Government - Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS)
AIS is a capital grant scheme designed to help agritourism businesses in Scotland to be financially sustainable, profitable, and resilient businesses that will play a key role in sustaining the future of Scottish agriculture.The scheme offers funding to ensure agritourism businesses have access to capital support to allow them to carry out capital investment(s) that will help deliver this.
SCVO/SAFE/Alliance briefing to Scottish Parliament: UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement
19 November 2024
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Key concerns raised by consultees included the need for enhanced governance of the TCA which Dr Irene,Scotland’s voice is present in both practical and strategic aspects of the TCA’s development and governance