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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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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

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

A review of the Scottish Executive's Policies to promote the Social Economy

This is reflected by work being undertaken by the UK Government following the publication in 2002 of,Voluntary Sector which the Executive will be undertaking jointly with the sector and with local government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/a-review-of-the-scottish-executives-policies-to-promote-the-social-economy

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

Funding is available to stage an event from 13th September - 8th October 2025 as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival.There are two stages of funding available exclusively for Community Groups:- £150 event contribution- Invitation to apply for funding and support for Marketplace style larger events Marketplace:They are looking to partner with a lead organisation in each area of Highland and Orkney (they already have a partnership event underway in planning for Shetland) to host similar events. You can either work as a collaboration across many organisations or nominate yourself as the lead organisation for your area to bring partners together. Your event should bring together a wide range of groups in your area and include a range of activities. HICH can support with funding including venue & equipment hire, refreshments, activities, marketing and cover some staffing and organisational costs.They have funding available and also can provide Community Development Officer support and the support of their wider team to help you to plan and deliver the event. Their one criteria is that within your event there should be time and space for a Climate Engagement workshop which they will either provide the tools or the staffing to support. Community views from that engagement will help to shape HICH's Climate Conference on 8th October 2025. All events funded must be confirmed with dates/time by 22nd August 2025 for inclusion in the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival Programme. Your event must be environmentally sustainable.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000ONHhxEAH/highland-islands-climate-hub-climate-festival-funding

The Hidden Voices Programme will award grants of up to £25,000 to enable and deliver accessible mental health and wellbeing support for those with seldom heard needs in Armed Forces communities.Aims to support projects that address the unique mental health and wellbeing needs of marginalised groups focusing on prevention and early intervention. Your project will need to meet bothof the following outcomes:- Those who are underrepresented, or whose voices are seldom heard, within the armed forces community, have equitable access to mental health and wellbeing support which meets their specific needs.- Awareness of the needs of underrepresented groups within the armed forces community has been raised among organisations supporting them, through mutual learning and knowledge exchange to embed best practice.

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000005aUj3MAE/armed-forces-covenant-fund-trust-hidden-voices-programme

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