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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
We’d like to know what you think of the Third Sector Governance Code
30 May 2022
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The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector was developed in 2018 and sets out five broad principles,of good governance that act as a point of reference for trustees in carrying out their role.,explains why these five principles matter and provides a statement of best practice on what good governance,Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Forum want to review the Code and you can help by completing this,Good governance matters, and our Code helps to maintain trust and confidence in our sector.
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
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
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
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