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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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SCVO submission to the Law Family Commission on Civil Society

Paul Bradley
10 May 2021
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Promote the key levers that governments and funders can use to enable the transformative potential of,Governments should avoid funding that flows from ad-hoc short-termism.,Following the passage of the Internal Market Act, the UK Government will administer these funds.,What, if any, is the role of governments in supporting cross-sector partnerships?,The Scottish Government, local government, independent funders, and the sector itself all have a role

https://scvo.scot/p/43561/2021/05/10/submission-to-law-family-commission-on-civil-society

Restarting services safely

Beth Mukushi
17 May 2021
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this blog provides a summary of three main sources of support to help you develop plans: Scottish Government,Guidance The Scottish Government website is being regularly updated, with detailed guidance for different

https://scvo.scot/p/43621/2021/05/17/restarting-services-safely

Scottish election results 2021

Sheghley Ogilvie
13 May 2021
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Scottish Parliamentary election concluded with a predictable result, a historic fourth term in Government,As policy colleagues know, minority government can be an opportunity for influencers.

https://scvo.scot/p/43605/2021/05/13/election-results-2021

Happy Volunteers' Week!

Tracey Bird
3 June 2021
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The popularity of this week’s Good Governance - Board Diversity & Young Trustees Webinar shows that there

https://scvo.scot/p/43869/2021/06/03/happy-volunteers-week

Local Government and Communities Committee pre-budget scrutiny

Kirsten Hogg
7 September 2020
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settlement with local government.,to consider the wider complex system in which local government operates, where Scottish Government,,Similarly, decisions taken by the Scottish Government will affect local government finances.,It is vital that the financial strains faced by all parties – national government, local government,,government, and the voluntary sector must come together at all parts of the process.

https://scvo.scot/p/40224/2020/09/07/local-government-and-communities-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny

Digital inclusion in the house

Michael McLaughlin
5 May 2021
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Feeding into wider conversations with Scottish Government around joined up digital strategies and lessons,It was heartening to see mention in the Scottish Government's 'Housing to 2040' strategy of improved

https://scvo.scot/p/43522/2021/05/05/digital-inclusion-in-the-house

Why boards benefit from having young trustees

Joel Meekison
27 April 2021
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We aim to create better, more inclusive governance through doubling the number of young trustees and,That’s why I’ll be speaking at SCVO’s free Good Governance webinar: ‘Board Diversity and Young Trustees

https://scvo.scot/p/43301/2021/04/27/why-boards-benefit-from-having-young-trustees

SCVO enters new strategic partnership

Press release
15 March 2021
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partnership has been launched to boost collaboration between the voluntary sector and national and local government,Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) and the Scottish Government,shaped by incredible collaborations between communities, the third sector and national and local government,between the third sector and local and national government, learning from the last 12 months as well,COSLA President Alison Evison said: “Local government, the third sector and the Scottish Government share

https://scvo.scot/p/42681/2021/03/15/scvo-enters-new-strategic-partnership

Kickstart in heritage: funding available to create new jobs for young people

Barry McPherson
26 April 2021
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Bob Clark, Director of the Auchindrain Township site in Argyll shares his experience of a similar Government,These days, we are substantially supported by government funding, which comes through our partners Historic

https://scvo.scot/p/43257/2021/04/26/kickstart-in-heritage-funding-available-to-create-new-jobs-for-young-people

Let’s keep this online – change your constitution to keep virtual meetings

Rhonda McLean
31 March 2021
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In order to support good governance, those amendments to the constitution should not just remove barriers,guidance to change your constitution to allow for remote participation in meetings OSCR - Changing your governing

https://scvo.scot/p/42907/2021/03/31/lets-keep-this-online-changing-your-constitution-to-keep-virtual-meetings

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2025. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.