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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
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
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.
Angus Rural Partnership
- Membership number 8912
- Charity registered in Scotland SC052069
https://scvo.scot/membership/members/8912/angus-rural-partnership
Highlands and Islands Community Climate Action Fund
The Climate Hub offers small grants to community groups for community engagement or seed funding for a community climate action project. The Fund is available to existing and emerging community groups who are members of the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub. They will prioritise projects which: - Aim to create long-term change.- Build the skills and capacity of groups or organisations and communities. - Support and encourage collaborative working across groups or organisations, communities and areas.- Encourage sustainability through reusing, recycling and upcycling goods and products. - Encourage climate action and a just transition- Mitigate climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce environmental impact- Help communities adapt to and build resilience to climate change- Protect or enhance local biodiversity through conservation and promotion
https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000PBFKOEA5/highlands-and-islands-community-climate-action-fund
VASLan - Employability Fund
The Employability Fund is being distributed by VASLan on behalf of UK Government and is funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The overall aim of the fund is to strengthen capacity of community-based employability support for individuals.For full guidance, visit the VASLan website.Your project should fit with one or more essential priorities:- People taking part in work experience programs. An example could be organisations supporting people in job-searching activities i.e. identifying volunteering options, any other work experience programs.- People engaged in job-searching following support, for example organizations supporting people in job-searching activities i.e. job clubs, identifying skills, writing CVs, identifying volunteering ortraining options.- People in employment, including self-employment, following support, i.e. when organisation is offering advice- how to find job and matching with current skills, advice or working in partnership on self-employment.- People in education/training in order to gain skills needed to employment in the future i.e. volunteers identifying education destination as a result of support during volunteering experience,staff in particular roles looking to enhance their skills in order to support individuals better.- People experiencing reduced structural barriers into employment and into skills provision, i.e. when organisation is helping with project like mentorship for people with low self- confidence and mental health barrier which previously stopped them from employment, supported employment options etc.
https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000001mzobMAA/vaslan-employability-fund
The Tree Council - Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund
The Tree Council and Network Rail are once again working in partnership to support a new season of community tree planting. They invite applications for funding to support impactful community tree planting projects.Priorities are :- Clear community benefit and involvement, such as volunteering, education, or wellbeing initiatives - Improvements in biodiversity at the planting site - Clear understanding of site suitability for tree planting, based on site-specific considerations - Thoughtful tree selection following “right tree, right place” principles, supported by a detailed planting plan- Use of UK-sourced and grown trees, preferably native species from local or community nurseries and/or those that are Plant Healthy certified - Comprehensive establishment and aftercare plan, including a commitment to maintain the trees and site for a minimum of three years - Willingness to provide content for external communications purposes - Commitment to participate in monitoring and evaluation activities post plantingAll projects to be completed by 1 March 2026.