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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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SCVO/SAFE/Alliance briefing to Scottish Parliament: UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Rachel Le Noan
19 November 2024
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Key concerns raised by consultees included the need for enhanced governance of the TCA which Dr Irene,Scotland’s voice is present in both practical and strategic aspects of the TCA’s development and governance

https://scvo.scot/p/95243/2024/11/19/scvo-safe-alliance-briefing-to-scottish-parliament-uk-eu-trade-and-cooperation-agreement

Rethinking Greenwashing and Digital Inclusion 

Darran Gillan
23 December 2024
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impactful measures, like improving energy efficiency in operations or embedding sustainability into governance

https://scvo.scot/p/96239/2024/12/23/rethinking-greenwashing-and-digital-inclusion

The Scottish Government - Victim Surcharge Fund

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The Victim Surcharge Fund (VSF) is available to organisations who provide direct support to victims of crime. It can be used to provide emergency household, food, utility, or clothing expenses for those escaping domestic abuse, or for installation of alarm systems to help victims feel safe, in line with published Guidance.The VSF is intended to supplement and enhance support services that Victim Support Organisations (VSOs) already provide to victims of crime and is primarily intended to help victims who are already accessing the services of VSOs.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000000wZ2EMAU/the-scottish-government-victim-surcharge-fund

SCVO response to Audit Scotland's report on digital exclusion

Press release
22 August 2024
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exclusion, David McNeil, SCVO Strategic Director of Development, said: “This report shows that while government,"If the Scottish Government is serious about its mission to tackle poverty, these recommendations should

https://scvo.scot/p/93454/2024/08/22/scvo-response-to-audit-scotlands-report-on-digital-exclusion

Response to Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Third sector funding principles

Sheghley Ogilvie
13 August 2024
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Parliamentary records and Scottish Government publications.,; however, the wider principles apply to all funders, including local government.,Scottish Government “Fairer Funding” commitments The Scottish Government has committed to implementing,Similarly, the Scottish Government, local government, and others also dedicate significant time, resources,by others on behalf of the Scottish Government.

https://scvo.scot/p/93311/2024/08/13/response-to-social-justice-and-social-security-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-third-sector-funding-principles

SCVO, NCVO, NICVA, and WcVA letter to Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions

Anna Fowlie
28 October 2024
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In the spirit of partnership - as outlined in the UK Government’s Covenant document which published last

https://scvo.scot/p/94545/2024/10/28/scvo-ncvo-nicva-and-wcva-letter-to-rachel-reeves-chancellor-of-the-exchequer-autumn-budget-2024-employers-national-insurance-contributions

Association of Lithuanians in North East Scotland

  • Membership number 5379

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/5379/association-of-lithuanians-in-north-east-scotland

Digital inclusion: room for improvement

David McNeill
22 August 2024
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The report shows that while government aims to save money through digital services, the burden of supporting,Scotland to tackle digital exclusion for the past decade, the team at SCVO has seen commitment from government,The Scottish Government responded quickly, investing over £50m in Connecting Scotland.,The Scottish Government promise in the 2021 Programme for Government to spend £200m to get 300,000 households,But it’s not solely Government’s responsibility.

https://scvo.scot/p/93457/2024/08/22/digital-inclusion-room-for-improvement

The Scottish Government - Climate Engagement Fund

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Groups and organisations can apply for funding to help people understand how climate change affects their lives and what actions they can take. The Climate Engagement Fund will support groups to act as ‘trusted messengers’ in their communities, and lead climate change initiatives that: - reach all parts of society - build understanding - enable participation in policy development - encourage climate action Climate Engagement funding can be used for activities such as: - events, lectures, and festivals - climate conversations and workshops - interactive exhibitions and participatory arts - training and climate coaching - youth programmes and citizen science - informative games and mobile applications - staff costs directly linked to project design and deliveryApplications are invited for projects to be undertaken between April 2026 and March 2027

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000QT5gbEAD/the-scottish-government-climate-engagement-fund

Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grant Scheme - Forest Infrastructure

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This option has two distinct aims.1) Provides support for new access infrastructure that will bring small scale, undermanaged woodlands or inaccessible woodlands back into active management with the following aims: - to improve the economic value of forest and woodland through timber production- to increase the area of woodland in Scotland that is in sustainable management - to improve the environmental and social benefits of woodland.2) To provide support for new access infrastructure to new woodlands as part of the Sheep and Trees initiative. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness of the many opportunities woodland can bring to land managers.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000DViruEAD/scottish-forestry-forestry-grant-scheme-forest-infrastructure

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.