Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Evaluation of the National Mortgage to Rent Scheme

This report describes the results of research commissioned by the Scottish Government to evaluate the,The scheme is funded and operated by the Scottish Government.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/evaluation-of-the-national-mortgage-to-rent-scheme

North Ayrshire: A case study on Kindness. (September 2020)

kindness’ begins by revisiting our starting ambition to reframe the relationship between local government,kindness, which we hope will feel relevant and urgent not just for North Ayrshire, but for local government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/north-ayrshire-a-case-study-on-kindness-september-2020

Does Levelling Up have a future?

Rachel Le Noan

3 April 2023

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Policy

Public Funds

Prospectus, SCVO continues to work closely with the TSI Scotland Network and partners in local government,and the UK Government.,Most recently, ahead of the budget, we asked the UK Government to commit to continuing Levelling Up funding,Alignment between the UK Government and the Scottish Government priorities is also still lacking, and

https://scvo.scot/p/59050/2023/04/03/does-levelling-up-have-a-future

Strength in numbers

Steven Marwick

20 June 2023

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SCVO news

manager, Steve Grozier: steve.grozier@scvo.scot [1] The Tracker is funded by SCVO, The Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/60262/2023/06/20/strength-in-numbers

Family Fund - BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

Currently open

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal and other items or services critical to a child’s wellbeing.Eligible organisations can apply for a grant on behalf of the children they support. When applying on behalf of a child or young person, referrers must ensure that all possible statutory funding has been explored and exhausted before making an application to the Emergency Essentials Programme.The programme awards grants for critical household items, typically:- Cookers- Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers- Washing machines and tumble dryers- Children’s beds and bedding- Kitchen equipment and small appliances- Furniture- Clothing- Baby equipment

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000KhhGkEAJ/family-fund-bbc-children-in-need-emergency-essentials-programme

Good Governance Checkup launch in Trustees' Week

Beth Mukushi

22 October 2021

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Support & learning
Governance

Trustees week

The Scottish Governance Code was developed to help boards understand what best practice looks like.,Good Governance Checkup which is vital for trustees supporting all types of voluntary organisation.,You’ll also get access to further resources that will help you in your journey to good governance, and,By completing the Checkup you will also help us to build a picture of good governance in the sector.,Find out more about the Good Governance Checkup at our Trustees’ Week webinar on 2 November where we

https://scvo.scot/p/45807/2021/10/22/good-governance-checkup-launch-in-trustees-week

Letter to Shona Robison MSP, Deputy First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Finance

Jason Henderson

6 April 2023

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Policy

SCVO has enjoyed with you previously as Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government,The Scottish Government and parties across the Scottish Parliament recognise the many benefits of multi-year,Failures in systems and processes severely strain voluntary organisations, burdening governance and service,To prevent funding gaps and uncertainty, SCVO would like to work with the Scottish Government to ensure,SCVO is committed to collaborating with the Scottish Government to advance Fair Funding and any area

https://scvo.scot/p/59246/2023/04/06/letter-to-shona-robison-msp-deputy-first-minister-cabinet-secretary-for-finance