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Adaptation to a changing climate: today's investments in tomorrow's climate
The UK Government, scientists, academia, non-government organisations (NGOs), businesses and financial
The UK Civil Society Almanac 2022
Income from both central and local government, which make up a quarter (26%) of all sector income, has,This particularly effects larger charities with over £1m income, who depend primarily (87%) on government,Government spending cuts2 have already resulted in charities closing vital programmes.,Income from grants and government contracts has also declined.,Contracts made up the majority (82%) of all income from government almost a decade ago in 2010/11, but
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/the-uk-civil-society-almanac-2022
Systematic Reviews and Policy Transfer for Scotland
There has been limited use of systematic reviews to inform policy in the Scottish Government to date.,in the first two terms of devolved government over 150 separate evaluations were commissioned to inform
Ready for Retirement? Pensions and Bangladeshi Self-employment
This report explores these issues in detail and in the context of government reforms to pensions.,It recommends ways in which the government and other institutions can improve pension outcomes for black
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2009: Public Attitudes to Drugs and Drug Use in Scotland
The questions were funded by the Scottish Government?,included new questions about drug misuse and drug policy in Scotland, in light of the Scottish Government
Research Summary: Public views on the enabling state
Carnegie believe the results demonstrate that there is an appetite for more enabling forms of government,To find out how governments can do this successfully see also Route Map to an Enabling State.
The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third Sector in Scotland: a Longitudinal Study - Year One Report: Baseline Findings
This work was commissioned by the Scottish Government and using qualitative case studies and focus groups,The Scottish Government has acknowledged that the third sector has a key role to play in delivering public
Disabled People, Unpaid Carers and the Cost of Living Crisis: Impacts, Responses and Long Term Solutions
recommendations the report makes are: Emergency cost of living payments should be a priority for the Scottish Government,The UK Government should uprate reserved social security payments in line with inflation.,Both Governments take actions to address the root causes of the crisis by investing in renewable energy
Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund
The Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund will help more people get online, drive economic growth and raise living standards. It aims to answer the question: How can technology help people overcome barriers to accessing key online services?Despite the success of programmes such as Connecting Scotland, many individuals still struggle to access essential services because of low digital skills, limited confidence, or a lack of access to devices and connectivity. This Challenge seeks innovative, user-centred solutions that focus on people who may have some access to devices or connectivity but face barriers in using digital services safely and effectively. Proposals should address varied user needs, helping individuals engage with services including financial tools, education and employment. Connectivity and devices matter - but skills and confidence are critical to unlocking meaningful digital inclusion.The impacts of this exclusion vary depending on the specific circumstances of individuals, but this challenge is focused on reducing the barriers for people identifying, accessing and engaging with essential digital services safely including;- Key public services such as access to online health services, benefits etc- Access to third-sector services such as Citizens advice - Access to banking services and financial services- Access to employment opportunities- Access to education and skills opportunities
https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007nYnhMAE/digital-inclusion-innovation-fund