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Child poverty in Scotland: taking the next steps
and by independent analyses of evidence, new policy and proposed policy from the UK and Scottish Governments,It summarises and comments on the respective UK and Scottish Governments' strategies to tackle child
https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/child-poverty-in-scotland-taking-the-next-steps
SCVO response to Building Community Wealth consultation (Scottish Government)
15 May 2023
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The Scottish Government's Fair Work ambitions could advance the workforce pillar of Community Wealth,Recommendation: The Scottish Government can do more to work with the UK Government to improve the sector,Government, could play a role in learning, collaboration, and ensuring progress is made.,in the Scottish Government’s policy prospectus, New leadership – A fresh start.,Government to improve the sector’s access to banking and financial services.
Building on New Deal: local solutions meeting individual needs
This paper published by DWP sets out the Government strategy for the evolution of Welfare to Work policies,It follows a preliminary paper published on 19th May 2004 and provides fuller details of the Government's
Surer Funding: the acevo Commission of Inquiry Report
Despite government guidance, many third sector contracts for public service delivery are short-term,,Inquiry Report proposes a bold new framework of financial incentives to bridge the gap between government
An Analysis of the Consultation Responses to the Energy Efficiency Action Plan
The Climate Change (Scotland) Act commits the Scottish Government to prepare and publish a plan for promoting,Energy Efficiency Action Plan sets out a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency by the Scottish Government,Conserve and Save, was published in October 2009 by the Scottish Government.
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
Falkirk Council - Rapid Rehousing and Prevention Fund
Falkirk Council is inviting applications from third sector organisations for funding to deliver innovative, person-centered, and test of concept projects that prevent homelessness, promote rapid rehousing, and support tenancy sustainment across the Falkirk area. The fund will support trauma informed, innovative, practical, and person-centred projects that address the key challenges faced by people on low incomes at risk of homelessness, are homeless, moving on from temporary and supported accommodation to transition into permanent accommodation as smoothly and as quickly as possible. Ensuring that they are equipped with skills, tools and confidence to maintain tenancies, make a house a home and integrate into their local communities.Applicants may choose to deliver one or more of the following priority themes or propose their own ideas aligned to the Key Focus Areas:- Move-On Garden Support Project - Move-On Decorating Support Project - Small Goods to Make a House a Home Project - Youth Homelessness Prevention Project The funding will cover activity from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007wgqrMAA/falkirk-council-rapid-rehousing-and-prevention-fund
Shared Care Scotland - Short Breaks Fund: Better Breaks
Better Breaks is a funding programme of the Short Breaks Fund, operated by Shared Care Scotland on behalf of the National Carers Organisations and the Scottish Government. The purpose of the Short Breaks Fund is to increase the range, availability, and choice of short breaks for unpaid carers and those they care for across Scotland.The Better Breaks programme funds a wide range of short breaks projects and services, including activities and breaks for:- Disabled children and young people without their carers- Families to enjoy together- Young/sibling carers with the person they care forProjects must be able to evidence how their activities will benefit both children and young people with disabilities and their carers, by providing a break from their normal routine. These breaks should increase opportunities for children and young people to engage in activities they enjoy, give carers a break from their caring role, and improve wellbeing for all involved.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000003i3EgEAI/shared-care-scotland-short-breaks-fund-better-breaks
The Shetland CLLD Programme is a grant fund provided by the Scottish Government. The delivery of Shetland CLLD is overseen by the Shetland Islands Local Action Group (LAG) – a group of representatives from organisations with economic, social, environmental and community interests in Shetland. The CLLD grant fund is administered by Shetland Islands Council on behalf of the LAG. The principal focus for activity is to support sustainable projects which can be reflected within the programme’s four priority areas:- Helping families and services through the cost-of-living crises, including helping to address the drivers of child poverty- Increasing community capacity to address rural challenges- Transforming the economy to deliver net zero- Creating sustainable local servicesProjects that support one or more of the programme priorities will be considered for funding.