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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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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

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

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

Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform programme - SCVO response

submit evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee's inquiry into the Scottish Government’s,The Scottish Government’s commitment to public service reform can only be effective with the voluntary,in terms of delays in decision-making, inconsistency across government, and poor communication.,SCVO supports the Scottish Government's ambition to become a Fair Work nation.,fund and how the government communicated those decisions, follows other letters sent in 2022.

https://scvo.scot/p/59486/2023/05/01/inquiry-into-the-scottish-governments-public-service-reform-programme-scvo-response-to-the-finance-and-public-administration-committee

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

Local community planning is about making a positive difference to the communities we live in. Fife Council does this by bringing together local communities with public, voluntary, private sector and other organisations to improve our communities and quality of life.Projects should meet some of the priorities of your local area’s community plan. There are individual plans for each area on the Council's [Local Community Plans page](https://www.fife.gov.uk/about-your-council/council-performance/local-community-planning).Examples of the types of projects they will be looking to support are:- taking a pride in your community- improvements to community facilities- community events- employability initiatives- vulnerable or disadvantaged groups in a community

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000FExl7EAD/fife-council-local-community-planning

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