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Scottish Government - The Ecosystem Fund
The Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund is designed to back programmes and organisations that help new businesses start, grow and scale, and plays a central role in strengthening the entrepreneurial infrastructure across the country. It provides grants up to £40,000 to organisations that are driving entrepreneurial growth and innovation across Scotland.Funding is available to support projects that:- Expand access to entrepreneurship for underrepresented groups.- Deliver skills development, mentorship, and collaboration.- Boost Scotland's visibility as a global hub for startups.- Increase access to funding and investment opportunities.- Encourage innovation.The Fund is opportunity-focused, seeking initiatives that do not duplicate existing activity but fill gaps in the current ecosystem offering in Scotland. It is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance diversity, inclusion and accessibility within Scotland's entrepreneurial community. All proposed activity must be delivered, and all project costs incurred by 31st March 2026.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007KSIfMAO/scottish-government-the-ecosystem-fund
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.
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
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.
SCVO response to Audit Scotland's report on digital exclusion
22 August 2024
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exclusion, David McNeil, SCVO Strategic Director of Development, said: “This report shows that while government,"If the Scottish Government is serious about its mission to tackle poverty, these recommendations should
https://scvo.scot/p/93454/2024/08/22/scvo-response-to-audit-scotlands-report-on-digital-exclusion
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
Response to Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Third sector funding principles
13 August 2024
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Parliamentary records and Scottish Government publications.,; however, the wider principles apply to all funders, including local government.,Scottish Government “Fairer Funding” commitments The Scottish Government has committed to implementing,Similarly, the Scottish Government, local government, and others also dedicate significant time, resources,by others on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Rethinking Greenwashing and Digital Inclusion
23 December 2024
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impactful measures, like improving energy efficiency in operations or embedding sustainability into governance
https://scvo.scot/p/96239/2024/12/23/rethinking-greenwashing-and-digital-inclusion
SCVO, NCVO, NICVA, and WcVA letter to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions
28 October 2024
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In the spirit of partnership - as outlined in the UK Government’s Covenant document which published last