Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Charity Finance Group

Membership number 7643
Charity registered in Scotland SC052037

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/7643/charity-finance-group

Engender

Membership number 3193
Charity registered in Scotland SC029053

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/3193/engender

Scottish Government not investing in low carbon economy

NEWS 18 January 2016 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

3 comments

Plans to slash cash earmarked for tackling climate changed criticised

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-not-investing-in-low-carbon-economy

It’s not just about the cash: Why people matter in Scottish Government grant-making

Steven Marwick

11 January 2023

Posted in

Funding
Support & learning

Funding

The Scottish Government gives out millions of pounds in grants to voluntary organisations.,Those of us lucky enough to get Scottish Government grant funding are very grateful but exactly how grateful,Scottish Government grant managers can also find managing grant relationships with us challenging.,This is guidance on effective grant management relationships between Scottish Government and third sector,Steven’s previous jobs include the Community Fund lottery fund and Scottish Government.

https://scvo.scot/p/56696/2023/01/11/its-not-just-about-the-cash-why-people-matter-in-scottish-government-grant-making

As the real Living Wage rate increases, how can the sector be supported to pay staff fairly?

Sheghley Ogilvie

1 November 2023

Posted in

Policy

To support organisations to be Living Wage employers the Scottish Government should lead by example by,sector grants it is increasingly important for Scottish Government to, frankly, put their money where,These changes are part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to become a Fair Work Nation by 2025.,Details of both criteria and wider Fair Work commitments are available in the Scottish Government’s,,Over the last year and in both Emergency Budget Responses, the Scottish Government has recognised the

https://scvo.scot/p/85390/2023/11/01/as-the-real-living-wage-rate-increases-how-can-the-sector-be-supported-to-pay-staff-fairly

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

PM backs down over gagging clauses

NEWS 6 December 2018 by Susan Smith

Management

UK Government contracts with charities will be rewritten to provide assurances that charities and social enterprises can criticise government policy

https://tfn.scot/news/pm-backs-down-over-gagging-clauses

How charities can reshape the country during Brexit

NEWS 21 June 2017 by Graham Martin

Management

Charities must be involved in policymaking if divisions are to be healed and the UK move on following Brexit

https://tfn.scot/news/how-charities-can-reshape-the-country-during-brexit

Corra Foundation - Local Support Fund

Currently Closed

**This round of funding is only open to existing grantholders that have previously been funded through the Local Support Fund for one or two years.**The Local Support Fund (LSF) is part of the Scottish Government’s National Drugs Mission Funds, administered by the Corra Foundation. The LSF is for grassroots and community-based organisations in Scotland, which deliver frontline services to support people who use or used drugs, people who are in recovery and/or their families.The fund is intended to help organisations to stabilise or increase capacity, extend services and provide further reach into the community. It aims to facilitate rights-based, relational support for people so that they can easily access the right support at the right time.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000MPWKuEAP/corra-foundation-local-support-fund

The Tree Council - SP Energy Networks Community Tree Planting Fund

Currently Closed

The Tree Council and SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working in partnership to deliver a programme of tree planting between 2024 and 2028. Together with local communities, they will plant trees across central and southern Scotland, with a specific focus in areas such as parks, schools, and community spaces. Hedgerow planting, community orchards and other urban planting schemes will also be supported.They are looking to support well-planned, tree planting projects that will directly benefit people, communities and wildlife.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007XTbtMAG/the-tree-council-sp-energy-networks-community-tree-planting-fund

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