Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Government - Global Solidarity Fund

Currently closed

The Fund aims to strengthen an informed, engaged and active global citizenship community in Scotland. It supports organisations and communities to work in partnership with counterparts in the Global South to address shared global challenges and contribute to the achievement of the [United Nations Sustainable Development Goals](https://sdgs.un.org/goals).Global Solidarity Fund has a particular focus on strengthening the capacity and impact of smaller organisations and community groups. It is designed to support capacity development by empowering small Scottish‑based civil society organisations (CSOs), social enterprises and local groups that operate on a not‑for‑profit basis. By providing targeted, accessible funding, GSF enables these organisations to develop, build meaningful international partnerships, and engage people across Scotland in global issues.The fund aims to achieve this through three grant types:- Scottish Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Strengthening Grant- Global Citizenship Engagement Grant- Shifting the Power Grant

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000008Y2pBMAS/the-scottish-government-global-solidarity-fund

Scottish Community Development Centre

Membership number 146
Charity registered in Scotland SC040614

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/146/scottish-community-development-centre

Briefing to House of Lords: National Insurance Contributions Bill

Sheghley Ogilvie

22 January 2025

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Policy reports

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

Briefing to Scottish MPs: Employment Rights Bill

Sheghley Ogilvie

9 January 2025

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Policy reports

To ensure the legislation is successfully implemented the government should support voluntary organisations,Ensuring grants and contracts the UK Government, their agencies, and other public bodies award, support,Working with the Scottish Government to ensure the UK level Employment Right Bill and Scottish Government,how the Bill will complement the existing programme of Fair Work initiatives led by the Scottish Government,Grants and contracts the UK Government, their agencies, and other public bodies award should support

https://scvo.scot/p/96303/2025/01/09/briefing-to-scottish-mps-employment-rights-bill

East Kilbride Table Tennis Club

Membership number 7151

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/7151/east-kilbride-table-tennis-club

Drum EK

Membership number 8156

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/8156/drum-ek

Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust

Membership number 6512
Charity registered in Scotland SC042334

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/6512/sustainable-inshore-fisheries-trust

Scottish Government - The Ecosystem Fund

Currently closed

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 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