Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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

Measuring Scotland’s Performance as a Leading Fair Work Nation

dropping, on the disability employment gap where more progress is needed to meet the Scottish Government’s,Beyond the data, the report recognises the significant work undertaken by the Scottish Government and,The Government’s Fair Work First approach means that fair work conditionality has been applied to more

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/measuring-scotlands-performance-as-a-leading-fair-work-nation

How social security can deliver for disabled people in Scotland (April 2021)

In particular, it looks at how the Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland can look to maximise,It finds that while the Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland’s approach, which is rightly,Findings To ensure our social security system works better for disabled people, the next Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/how-social-security-can-deliver-for-disabled-people-in-scotland-april-2021

How is COVID-19 affecting small UK charities working in international development? (June 2020)

Only 4% have been eligible for Government related funding. 68% have received no support from the UK Government,Without additional funding, from the UK Government or elsewhere, nearly half (45%) will need to shut

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/how-is-covid-19-affecting-small-uk-charities-working-in-international-development-june-2020

Scottish charity assigned to clear mines and other explosives

NEWS 29 September 2022 by Niall Christie

Environment & International

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

Minister with special responsibility for Refugees from Ukraine, Neil Gray visited the charity.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-charity-assigned-to-clear-mines-and-other-explosives

Scottish Government told to get on with banning conversion therapy

NEWS 19 May 2026 by Niall Christie

Social Justice & Poverty

The Equality Network has led calls for John Swinney to push ahead

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-told-to-get-on-with-banning-conversion-therapy

Marine Fund Scotland

Currently Closed

The funding can support eligible individuals, businesses, organisations and communities to deliver projects which contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, reducing carbon emissions and supporting coastal communities. Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision is that, by 2045, Scotland’s shared stewardship of our marine environment supports ecosystem health, improved livelihoods, economic prosperity, social inclusion and wellbeing.Applications for projects that demonstrate wider collective benefit (e.g. positive outcomes for communities) over and above, or at least in addition to, benefits for an individual organisation, business or person, are more likely to be successful.Any purchases or work carried out on your project must have been completed and fully paid for by 31 March 2026.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000007VCYjMAO/marine-fund-scotland

Business Energy Scotland - SME Loan Fund

Currently open

The SME Loan provides unsecured, interest free loans from for the installation of energy efficient measures such as lighting and heating upgrades, double glazing and insulation. The loan can be used to pay for: - heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades: from single improvements to controls to complete system replacement- lighting systems: fitting and controls- building fabric: including insulation, draft-proofing, double and secondary glazing- water saving: be it installing a grey water system, harvesting rain water or sampling installing water efficient taps- waste reduction: installation of equipment to improve handing and reduce waste at source.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb0000000Ng61EAC/business-energy-scotland-sme-loan-fund

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