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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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An assessment of the financial resources needed for environmental land management in the UK

at least £1.17bn a year must be invested in nature and climate-friendly farming by the Scottish Government,This represents 26% of the total £4.4bn that must be spent by the UK and devolved governments across

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/an-assessment-of-the-financial-resources-needed-for-environmental-land-management-in-the-uk

Close to Home: UK poverty and the economic downturn

The UK government has recognised its responsibility to help people through the recession, but needs to,It argues that government action should be based upon a long-term vision of moving to a society based

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/close-to-home-uk-poverty-and-the-economic-downturn

Weathering the storm: Get Heard Scotland 2020/2021 summary report

Heard Scotland (GHS) is a programme coordinated by the Poverty Alliance and funded by the Scottish Government,as part of Every Child Every Chance, the Scottish Government’s Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/weathering-the-storm-get-heard-scotland-2020-2021-summary-report

Neighbourhood management: At the turning point?

A research report from the ODPM evaluating the schemes that were part of governments Pathfinder Programme

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/neighbourhood-management-at-the-turning-point

The Trust wants to support pilot projects or new approaches that will support and improve the lives of specific communities of Veterans who have been negatively impacted by issues in relation to their Service. For projects lasting 12-18 months for grants between £50,000 and £100,000, you will need to achieve at least one of the programme outcomes. Grants up to £300,000 for projects which take place over three-four years are required to meet all following outcomes:- Veterans’ experiences are acknowledged and understood, enabling them to positively progress on their recovery journey.- Veterans’ isolation will be reduced and quality of life improved, through gaining access to effective support.- Veterans can build a positive connection with the wider Armed Forces community and access support in the future, should they wish or be able to access other support mechanisms that are most relevant to them.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005aMtZMAU/armed-forces-covenant-fund-trust-fulfilling-futures-programme-2024-25

Go See Share is a small fund for individuals, organisations and creative businesses to explore new ways to expand their business activity and make them more financially sustainable. The aim of this fund is to help recipients undertake trips or remote meetings, allowing them to gain knowledge and insight, build relationships, and to share this knowledge back in Scotland.They are looking to support visits that will help you to consider the ways you could expand your business activity and increase your economic sustainability. This learning should also help the creative communities you will share with to do the same. Examples include:- Local, national and international trips to see examples of best practice or new business models in operation- Remote meetings which help you to research best practice or alternative business models- Relevant event, festival, and professional development opportunities that will support your business development, business practices or business sustainability- Visits to a person, organisation or business, to explore new ways of workingFunding can be used to support business sustainability, such as:- Travel and accommodation costs- Relevant event or conference tickets- Time to attend meetings with other businesses or individuals you feel you can learn from- Time to prepare presentations and materials for sharing Proposed activity should take place between May to October 2025.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000M7qNjEAJ/go-see-share-creative-industries-fund

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