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Mass Localism - a way to help small communities solve big social challenges
Given the growing pressure on government finances, these are important benefits.,Government has traditionally found it difficult to support genuine local solutions while achieving national,This discussion paper offers a solution: an approach by which central and local government can encourage
Review of Section 5 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001
This research was undertaken by Craigforth for the Scottish Government in order to to inform the Government's
It’s not just about the cash: Why people matter in Scottish Government grant-making
11 January 2023
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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.
Equal opportunities and the Scottish Parliament: a progress review
order to contribute to understanding of the progress made by the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government,This review focuses on the situation in relation to health, education, local government and transport
Housing, Race and Community Cohesion
Report looking critically at government policies on 'race', 'equality' and community cohesion, from the,It argues that there is a gap between what government says should be done, and the realities and practicalities
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/housing-race-and-community-cohesion
Evaluation of participatory budgeting activity in Scotland 2016-2018
output of an evaluation of Participatory Budgeting activity in Scotland commissioned by the Scottish Government,The specific areas of focus for the evaluation, as determined by the Scottish Government, were the identifiable,funder/beneficiary relationship) , Transference (closer involvement of community members in the governance,for those who are vulnerable or marginalised. work towards cultural change at all levels of local government
As the real Living Wage rate increases, how can the sector be supported to pay staff fairly?
1 November 2023
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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
The ARIA Fund empowers local communities to address their unique challenges. As part of the Scottish Government's Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programme, ARIA operates through a bottom-up decision-making process, with funding priorities and project selections determined by representatives from the local area who form the Local Action Group (LAG).There are 2 funds: the Main Fund, and Community Asset Maintenance Fund.Main Fund:Projects must demonstrate fit with at least one of the ARIA Fund priorities. These include:- Community Wealth Building- Quality of Life- Community Led Tourism (CLT) - Enterprise- Net ZeroCommunity Asset Maintenance Fund:The Community Asset Maintenance Fund supports the production of a property condition register (also known as a repairs register). This assesses the internal and external condition of the building and includes a costed schedule of repairs alongside a proposed maintenance plan with indicative dates for periodic upkeep (e.g., external decoration, gutter clearance, etc.). ARIA also offers a £2,000 sinking fund to help finance repairs.
Inspiring Scotland - Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund
The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and deliver ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of local ecosystem restoration and address barriers faced by community-led efforts. They are most interested in funding the development stages and successful organisations will also receive professional fundraising support to move their projects from development stage to delivery.Your project must focus on one (or more) parts of ecosystem restoration. These are:- Connecting nature corridors- Habitat and species restoration- Freshwater and wetland restoration- Coastal and marine initiatives- Control of invasive non-native species impacting on nature- Enhancing and connecting nature within villages, towns, or citiesThis Fund is supported by the Carman Family Foundation, the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, which is managed by NatureScot, and others. Inspiring Scotland is administering this funding.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004TScwMAG/inspiring-scotland-neighbourhood-ecosystem-fund