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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Scottish Budget Scrutiny: Evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee

issues are: The voluntary sector has a key role to play in relation to all three of the Scottish Government’s,budget significantly hinders our ability to assess the impact of budget decisions, and to hold government,Scotland’s voluntary sector and the Scottish Government’s three missions The voluntary sector in Scotland,The sector has a key role to play in delivering the Scottish Government’s three missions.,in the Scottish Government's understanding of funding flows to the voluntary sector.

https://scvo.scot/p/87705/2024/01/10/scottish-budget-scrutiny-evidence-to-the-finance-and-public-administration-committee

The Double Lockout: how low income families will be locked out of fair living standards

today by Child Poverty Action Group, with contributions from a range of experts, looking at the government,stereotype is grossly inaccurate ú The government must focus on the root causes of social security and

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/the-double-lockout-how-low-income-families-will-be-locked-out-of-fair-living-standards

Briefing paper: Multi-year budgeting in Scotland

paper from the David Hume Institute’s proposes a way forward for the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government,calls over many years to publish multi-year spending plans, it has proved difficult for Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/briefing-paper-multi-year-budgeting-in-scotland

The Reinvention of Philanthropic Charities

Scottish Government funding for an enterprising Third Sector implicitly assumes that a key yardstick,The paper questions the lack of Government interest in philanthropic charities which operate within the

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/the-reinvention-of-philanthropic-charities

This funding, which reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act, will provide the opportunities and the tools to support young people to make informed decisions about their future.In this phase, CashBack partners will deliver early and effective prevention activities for children and young people aged 10-25. By strengthening ties with local communities, Cashback for Communities will provide positive activities for young people facing the greatest challenges.This phase will focus on:- Providing safe spaces and suitable activities for young people to combat boredom, frustration, and isolation, which can contribute to antisocial behaviours.- Supporting young people to understand their own value and become positive influences and leaders within their communities.- Delivering holistic support for particularly vulnerable young people which includes their family or care environment. Where a young person may have the potential to come into conflict with the law, support will be extended for family and caregivers.- Offering support for young people who are already in conflict with the law to reflect on past behaviours and work towards a more positive future.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000BTN2eEAH/scottish-government-cashback-for-communities

The Argyll and the Islands Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Fund has been provided by the Scottish Government's CLLD programme. The delivery will be overseen by the Argyll and the Islands Local Action Group (LAG) and will be administered by Argyll and Bute Council as the Accountable Body. Projects must demonstrate that activity will advance inclusion, equality, and diversity, and support one or more of the main fund priorities for 2026/27 which are: - Eradicating child poverty - Growing the economy- Tackling the climate emergency- Improving public services Projects must be for additional activity which your organisation is not already doing. This cannot be to fund the core costs of our organisation to meet its day-to-day objectives. Routine work should not be repackaged and presented as a project.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004cnILMAY/argyll-and-the-islands-community-led-local-development-fund

The Community Integration Fund aims to strengthen community cohesion across Falkirk by supporting local organisations to include and integrate New Scots within their activities between March 2026 and 31 March 2027.The term New Scots includes refugees, asylum seekers, displaced individuals; those refused asylum who remain in Scotland, and people who may be stateless.Community cohesion relies on inclusive environments where people from all backgrounds feel valued and connected. Projects should build relationships, reduce isolation, promote shared participation, and address cultural misunderstandings.Priority groups include:- Resettled refugees- Asylum seekers in dispersal or contingency accommodation- Refugees granted leave to remain- Displaced persons (e.g., Ukrainians)At least 25% of participants must be Falkirk New Scots.Projects may focus on:- Improving English- Learning about the local community- Cultural exchange- Relationship-building- Employment pathways- Reducing intercultural barriers- Improving wellbeing- Sustainability

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000008JM0DMAW/falkirk-council-community-cohesion-integration-fund

The aim of the fund is to support local organisations deliver activities and food to children and young people from low-income families across Falkirk during the Summer school holiday.The funding for the 2025 Summer School Holiday Food and Activities Fund targets school-aged children and young people, with a particular emphasis on those who are likely to face disadvantages due to ongoing poverty. The priority groups identified by Fairer Falkirk's analysis of national and local data include:- School-aged children (5 - 14)- Young people (14 - 19)- Large families (3 + Children)- Lone parents- Care Experienced Young People- Kinship Care Families- Priority areasProjects must have activities that cover a minimum number of 5 days throughout the Summer holiday. The available school holiday funds are Summer 2025 (up to £2,000), Autumn 2025 and Easter 2026 (up to £500). You can apply for one or two.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000HnLGZEA3/falkirk-council-school-holiday-food-activities-fund

Partick and Thornwood Ideas Fund is a Participatory Budgeting initiative funded by the Scottish Government Investing in Communities fund.The fund gives individuals and groups an opportunity to apply for grants to realise their ideas which will deliver a positive change for local people in the community. Everyone living or working in the Partick and Thornwood area will have the opportunity to vote and decide which projects are funded. Funds must be used to benefit the community of Partick and/or Thornwood. Funds can be used for a wide range of things from training, buying equipment, starting you own group, group running costs, activities, running events or trips.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000Pie5VEAR/partick-and-thornwood-ideas-fund

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