Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

YouthLink Scotland

Membership number 264
Charity registered in Scotland SC003923

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/264/youthlink-scotland

The Rise of the Enabling State

As austerity continues to affect public spending, governments are struggling with the implications of,Based on almost 200 research reports, policy analysis papers and government documents, the review highlights

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/the-rise-of-the-enabling-state

£2m to increase involvement in sport

NEWS 4 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell

Culture & Leisure

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The Scottish Government cash will be used to encourage more women and people from LGBT communities to take part in sport

https://tfn.scot/news/2m-to-increase-involvement-in-sport

No-deal Brexit could plunge 130,000 Scots into poverty

NEWS 3 October 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The Scottish Government has called for urgent action to help those likely to be hit by a no-deal Brexit

https://tfn.scot/news/no-deal-brexit-could-plunge-130000-scots-into-poverty

The importance of the neighbourhood: Tackling the implementation gap

paper pulls out the main messages from JRF and other research findings to suggest what central government,But government policy can create an enabling framework ? or it can make the situation worse.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/the-importance-of-the-neighbourhood-tackling-the-implementation-gap

Responsibility for All: A National Strategy for Social Inclusion

It aims to consider the action necessary for people both in and out of government to take in order to,combat poverty, and emphasises that responsibility does not lie solely with the government, but that

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/responsibility-for-all-a-national-strategy-for-social-inclusion

Child poverty in Scotland: taking the next steps

and by independent analyses of evidence, new policy and proposed policy from the UK and Scottish Governments,It summarises and comments on the respective UK and Scottish Governments' strategies to tackle child

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/child-poverty-in-scotland-taking-the-next-steps

Scottish Borders Council - Village Halls Funding

Currently open

Funding for village halls each year, which is distributed via the four Federations of Village Halls in the Borders area. Each Federation aims to support the development of the village halls in their area as well as provide training and ongoing advice to Village Hall Committees. With the assistance of this funding they also administer small grant schemes which can offer project funding, and in some cases revenue support.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000005kE5xEAE/scottish-borders-council-village-halls-funding

Marine Fund Scotland

Currently Closed

The funding can support eligible individuals, businesses, organisations and communities to deliver projects which contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, reducing carbon emissions and supporting coastal communities. Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision is that, by 2045, Scotland’s shared stewardship of our marine environment supports ecosystem health, improved livelihoods, economic prosperity, social inclusion and wellbeing.Applications for projects that demonstrate wider collective benefit (e.g. positive outcomes for communities) over and above, or at least in addition to, benefits for an individual organisation, business or person, are more likely to be successful.Any purchases or work carried out on your project must have been completed and fully paid for by 31 March 2026.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007VCYjMAO/marine-fund-scotland

South Lanarkshire Council - Participatory Budgeting

Currently Closed

Participatory Budgeting (PB) gives local residents a direct role in identifying priorities, making decisions, and allocating a portion of public funding. This approach has been implemented across all nine Neighbourhood Planning areas in South Lanarkshire, allowing communities to influence how money is spent in their local area.Priorities and criteria will depend on your local area.Funding must follow the principles: Fair and Inclusive Participatory, Deliberative, Empowering, Creative and Flexible, Transparent, and Part of our democracy.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007Tx0fMAC/south-lanarkshire-council-participatory-budgeting

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