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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Tackling child poverty - fund open for applications

Press release
22 May 2018
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Announced as part of the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, the fund, financed by the Scottish Government,As a government, we are taking bold action through our Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, but we need,Government can’t end child poverty on our own – so partnerships are vital to make change happen.”

https://scvo.scot/p/25265/2018/05/22/tackling-child-poverty-fund-open-for-applications

Volunteers’ Week Scotland 2018

Press release
31 May 2018
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Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities, Angela Constance,Week as ‘Volunteering for all’ which works in partnership with the work being led by the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/25439/2018/05/31/volunteers-week-scotland-2018

National charity body leads the way in fighting period poverty

Press release
31 May 2018
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Sanitary Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill, which will introduce a legal duty on the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/25403/2018/05/31/national-charity-body-leads-the-way-in-fighting-period-poverty

What are the Scottish Government and Parliament’s Tax and Spending Options?

Jenny Bloomfield
13 December 2017
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Rather, we need to help Scottish Government focus on what outcomes should be sought from Scottish Government,Is there sufficient focus on this in the Sottish Government budget?,It would be positive to see this proportion grow across all Governments, including central Government,Income tax: The Scottish Government has powers over rates and bands.,Yet, with both a weak UK Government and possible opposition support, this is an area that Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/22923/2017/12/13/what-are-the-scottish-government-and-parliaments-tax-and-spending-options

A connected Scotland

Ian McCall
31 May 2018
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Paths for All recently commented on Scottish Government proposals for a strategy to tackle social isolation,We have recently welcomed the proposed new Scottish Government's National Outcome “We are healthy and

https://scvo.scot/p/25406/2018/05/31/a-connected-scotland

Why ‘volunteering for all’ is an important theme

George Thomson
16 May 2018
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’m especially pleased about this, as it’s a direct take from the work being led by the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/25244/2018/05/16/why-volunteering-for-all-is-an-important-theme

Loneliness and Isolation Strategy - SCVO response

Allan Young
2 May 2018
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Loneliness and Isolation Strategy - SCVO response to Scottish Government Download the PDF version of,We recognise that with this the Scottish Government is a global pioneer and this is very encouraging.,Government has committed to.,to remember that government structures do not themselves empower communities.,National and local government both have a role to play in this.

https://scvo.scot/p/25180/2018/05/02/loneliness-and-isolation-strategy-scvo-response

Briefing Paper: Stage 3 Reading of Social Security (Scotland) Bill

Sheghley Ogilvie
24 April 2018
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Introduction The Scottish Government’s aspiration to take a rights-based approach to social security,If the Scottish Government is committed to realising rights, we believe a rights-based approach must,Government to further engage with the SHRC on the right to social security.,SCVO urges MSPs to oppose the Scottish Government’s amendment 35.,and a Scottish Government amendment to the Bill.

https://scvo.scot/p/25139/2018/04/24/briefing-paper-stage-3-reading-of-social-security-scotland-bill

Five questions every trustee can ask about investments

Heather Lamont
15 May 2018
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There’s lots more detail in the Charity Commission’s guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications

https://scvo.scot/p/25170/2018/05/15/five-questions-every-trustee-can-ask-about-investments

Briefing paper: Affordable internet

Sheghley Ogilvie
1 May 2018
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6 February 2018 Our position In December 2017, the Scottish Government announced plans to invest £600,The Scottish Government is right to invest in infrastructure.,The regulation of telecommunications and broadband is a power reserved to the UK Government.,, UK Government, local authorities (including through City Regional Deals), and the European Union.,Wider context Both the UK and the Scottish Government are increasingly moving services online.

https://scvo.scot/p/25174/2018/05/01/affordable-internet

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