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Sector's role in the economy
We work with partners including the Fraser of Allander Institute and the Royal Society of Edinburgh to better understand and articulate the voluntary sector’s role in the economy.
A look ahead to the Scottish Spending Review
5 January 2026
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Having entered the New Year, the long-awaited UK Government Autumn Budget – Labour’s second since taking office- may seem like a distant memory. As a reminder, it was a Budget preceded by a stream of leaks, but which still offered a surprise on Budget day when the Office for...
https://scvo.scot/p/102518/2026/01/05/a-look-ahead-to-the-scottish-spending-review
Charity to expand services after cash injection
NEWS
4 October 2024
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Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
1st Step will benefit from funding from the Scottish Procurement Alliance.Â
https://tfn.scot/news/charity-to-expand-services-after-cash-injection
PVG scheme proposal surely for the bin, along with policymaking that continues to treat the sector as an afterthought
23 January 2025
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In May last year, the Scottish Government opened its consultation on a series of Disclosure Scotland proposals, including steps to provide PVG discounts to care experienced people and those on particular benefits. Alongside these admirable proposals, there was one specific...
Scottish Government Debate Briefing: Tackling Child Poverty and Inequality Through the Scottish Budget
7 January 2025
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It must be recognised that poor funding and procurement practices undermine voluntary organisations aspirations
SCVO response: Criminal Justice Committee consultation on the risks of cybercrime
3 October 2025
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Procuring skilled cyber staff can be costly and not a viable option, at the moment there are no specific
Putting values into practice
OPINION
8 September 2021
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Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Social justice secretary Shona Robison MSP outlines the new procurement strategy for Social Security
Programme for Government: Voluntary sector deserves to be treated fairly
5 September 2024
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We’re not a nice-to-have sector. We’re an essential sector.Â
SCVO Briefing: Programme for Government
1 May 2025
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It must be recognised that poor funding and procurement practices undermine voluntary organisations aspirations
https://scvo.scot/p/98456/2025/05/01/scvo-briefing-programme-for-government
SCVO Briefing Scottish Government debate: The UK Budget – Scotland’s Priorities
23 September 2024
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Multi-year funding For over a decade, the Scottish Government has recognised the need for multi-year funding, committing to longer-term funding for the voluntary sector across multiple government strategies, including within several Scottish Budgets and Programmes for Government...