Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Open Government to be extended in Scotland

NEWS 7 February 2019 by Gareth Jones

Management

Scotland's Second Action Plan on Open Government has been published, as work to improve transparency in Scotland continues

https://tfn.scot/news/open-government-to-be-extended-in-scotland

Volunteer Scotland

Membership number 290
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/290/volunteer-scotland

UK's commitment to open government called into question

NEWS 4 March 2021 by Gareth Jones

Environment & International

The UK joins a list of nine countries that have been censured by the body in the past, including Bulgaria, Malawi, Malta and South Africa

https://tfn.scot/news/uks-commitment-to-open-government-called-into-question

East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action

Membership number 1182
Charity registered in Scotland SC042983

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/1182/east-dunbartonshire-voluntary-action

Charity Finance Group

Membership number 7643
Charity registered in Scotland SC052037

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

Social Investment Scotland - Growth Guarantee Scheme

Currently open

The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) is designed to support access to finance for UK small businesses (third-sector) as they look to invest and grow. The Scheme provides a 70% government backed guarantee on loans, and aims to improve access to finance to boost overall investment and economic growth. The Scheme supports term loans, overdrafts, asset based lending and invoice finance facilities. Term loans and asset finance facilities are available from three months up to six years, with overdrafts and invoice finance available from three months up to three years.To find out more, visit the SIS website or contact them to speak with a member of the team.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP10000058sraMAA/social-investment-scotland-growth-guarantee-scheme

The Tree Council - Branching Out Fund

Currently Closed

The Tree Council has funds available to assist schools and community groups proposing to undertake well-planned tree planting projects during National Tree Week. They can fund trees, hedges and orchard trees and reasonable costs of supports and aids – stakes, ties, guards, fertiliser, mulch, soil amelioration.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R0N00000OtqdUUAR/the-tree-council-branching-out-fund

The Institute Of Physics - Public Engagement Grant

Currently open

The Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS) aims to support the IOP Limit Less campaign by improving the relationship with physics of young people and their influencers, including their parents and carers. This could be by showcasing relatable role models of those doing physics, actively challenging stereotypes and preconceptions, sharing positive messages about physics, and more!The grant looks to prioritise projects that reach families with young people under the age of 16 who identify with one or more of the following groups currently underrepresented in the physics community:- Girls and young women- Disabled young people- LGBT+ young people- Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds- Black Caribbean young people

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R0N00000UODR5UAP/the-institute-of-physics-public-engagement-grant

Reflections from SCVO's #EssentialSector parliamentary reception

Anna Fowlie

22 April 2024

Posted in

SCVO news

The speeches might contain some asks of government, but they tend not to be too challenging.,position, show she is up for the challenge and an advocate for our sector inside government.,On the night, we were focused on the role of Scottish Government.,We were in the seat of government after all.,the financial environment for most voluntary organisations isn’t directly dependent on Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/90228/2024/04/22/reflections-from-scvos-essentialsector-parliamentary-reception

Impact Funding Partners - Volunteering Support Fund

Currently Closed

Recruit volunteers with relevant skills to help strengthen the governance (e.g. improving leadership,

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng9rEAC/impact-funding-partners-volunteering-support-fund

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