Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

We cannot forget that the call was for an independent review of charity regulation

Jason Henderson

25 January 2024

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Policy

Charity Review

That is why we were pleased when the Scottish Government agreed to our calls, committing in late 2022,And, encouragingly, conversations between the government and the sector were kicked off at the Gathering,in November, during which Scottish Government officials engaged with voluntary organisations on how,The Scottish Government suggests that this is required because the review has to be thorough and worthwhile,Because the Scottish Government’s response to that question is incredibly important.

https://scvo.scot/p/88105/2024/01/25/we-cannot-forget-that-the-call-was-for-an-independent-review-of-charity-regulation

Fife Council - Tenants Groups Schemes

Currently open

If you are interested in starting a tenant and resident’s association in your local area you can apply for a grant to help meet running costs of the group.The grant can cover the cost of:- Publicising and holding meetings- Responding to requests for help, from tenants and the Council- Producing information for those they represent- Keeping up to date with developments in housing- Organising events and initiatives that benefit their community

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003xHMeEAM/fife-council-tenants-groups-schemes

Saint Andrew Boat Club

Membership number 10537
Charity registered in Scotland SC045608

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/10537/saint-andrew-boat-club

Supporting collaboration between the third and public sectors: evidence review

This report presents findings of research conducted by Scottish Government researchers to better understand,and the public sector – particularly focusing on relationships between the third sector, local government,and national government.,to strengthen collaboration between the voluntary sector and national and local government.,and national government.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/supporting-collaboration-between-the-third-and-public-sectors-evidence-review

Call grows for an arms embargo of Israel

NEWS 6 August 2014 by Susan Smith

Environment & International

Supporters of Palestine in Scotland welcome a Scottish Government call for an arms embargo of Israel and an investigation into alleged war crimes

https://tfn.scot/news/call-for-an-arms-embargo-of-israel-grow

Connect

Membership number 795
Charity registered in Scotland SC019168

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/795/connect

Angus Rural Partnership

Membership number 8912
Charity registered in Scotland SC052069

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/8912/angus-rural-partnership

Poll: who’s to blame for fuel poverty?

POLL 13 November 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

1 comment

Margaret Burgess blames Westminster for Scotland's fuel poverty failure saying her government is fully committed to eradicating it. Are you convinced?

https://tfn.scot/polls/poll-whos-to-blame-for-fuel-poverty

Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action - Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults

Currently Closed

or projects, and it is AVA’s intention that new and unconstituted groups will be supported with governance

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000006uuNRMAY/aberdeenshire-voluntary-action-communities-mental-health-and-wellbeing-fund-for-adults

Scotland’s government to open up to civil society

NEWS 13 April 2016 by Alex Turnbull

Management

Scotland is one of 14 countries around the world that will pilot an open government programme

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-government-to-open-up-to-civil-society

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