Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

SCVO's work to become an anti-racist organisation

Anna Fowlie

25 March 2024

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Support & learning

Here is a sample of things we’ve been doing: Reviewing Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Code to cover

https://scvo.scot/p/89475/2024/03/25/scvos-work-to-become-an-anti-racist-organisation

Rural Development Trust

Membership number 10398
Charity registered in Scotland SC035306

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/10398/rural-development-trust

Danderhall & Newton Miners' Charitable Society

Membership number 10433
Charity registered in Scotland SC021009

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/10433/danderhall-newton-miners-charitable-society

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

LGBT charity hits out at Tory ministers “interference” in Gender Reform Bill

NEWS 9 January 2023 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

Stonewall Scotland raised concerns about reported attempts to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

https://tfn.scot/news/lgbt-charity-hits-out-at-tory-ministers-interference-in-gender-reform-bill

Scottish Government facing legal action over missing climate assessment

NEWS 12 September 2023 by Niall Christie

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

1 comment

It’s more than two years since the Government announced its £26billion Infrastructure Investment Plan.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-facing-legal-action-over-missing-climate-assessment

Should charities which get government cash be barred from campaigning against policy?

POLL 12 February 2016 by Graham Martin

Management

4 comments

TFN poll: charities and government funding

https://tfn.scot/polls/should-charities-which-get-government-cash-be-barred-from-campaigning-again

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

Highlands and Islands Enterprise - Cycling Tourism Facilities Fund

Currently Closed

The Cycling Tourism Facilities Fund is an opportunity for tourism businesses, communities, and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise region to develop and enhance the cycling tourism facilities in your area.The funding can be used towards capital projects investing in fixtures, fittings, construction, adaptation or upgrades to improve cycling tourism facilities. Examples of eligible projects include: - new secure covered cycle storage - new open cycle parking, sheltered cycle parking - enhancement to existing cycle parking/storage to increase capacity and/or security - lockers and storage- drying facilities- bike maintenance equipment e.g. repair stations.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000QU2t7EAD/highlands-and-islands-enterprise-cycling-tourism-facilities-fund

Scottish EDGE

Deadline soon

Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. You should have an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to deliver upon it. Competitions are:- Scottish EDGE: For early-stage companies/social enterprises across all sectors, offering funding of up to £100,000 on a split grant/loan basis.- Young EDGE: For companies where all directors are under the age of 30 offering a grant only award of up to £15,000.Wild Card EDGE: For pre-trading companies, sole-traders and partnerships, offering a grant-only award of up to £15,000. - Social Enterprise EDGE: For Social Enterprises who clearly demonstrate how their business enriches communities and makes a contribution to society, offering funding of up to £75,000 on a split grant/loan basis..

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000007ZsTlEAK/scottish-edge

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