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

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

Why ‘volunteering for all’ is an important theme

’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

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

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

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

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

Third sector seize opportunity to transform Social Security in Scotland

There has long been an appetite for a new approach to social security and the Scottish Government’s aspirations,Scotland, including Engender and Scottish Women’s Aid, have also long campaigned for the Scottish Government,As we enter the regulation phase there are many more opportunities to highlight to the Scottish Government,Organisations across the third sector challenged the Scottish Government to deliver what they had promised

https://scvo.scot/p/25178/2018/05/01/third-sector-seize-opportunity-to-transform-social-security-in-scotland

Top tips for highlighting your policy priorities to the SNP

branches across Scotland; dealing with enquiries from the public, and SNP members, working with local government

https://scvo.scot/p/25405/2018/05/31/top-tips-for-highlighting-your-policy-priorities-to-the-snp

Which is the best bank account for your charity?

As a trustee it’s a vital governance responsibility to ensure the safe stewardship of your organisation

https://scvo.scot/p/25235/2018/05/14/which-is-the-best-bank-account-for-your-charity

Revised National Outcomes – SCVO Consultation Response

SCVO response to Scottish Parliament Local Government and Communities Committee Download the PDF version,And the Scottish Government should continue to engage with civil society, the Open Government and Sustainable,hopeful that the revised National Outcomes will mainstream the SDGs across all policy areas in Government,If ‘sustainable inclusive economic growth’ is the ultimate purpose, than all government agencies will,We also welcome Scottish Government’s engagement with Scotland’s Open Government and Sustainable Development

https://scvo.scot/p/25063/2018/04/13/revised-national-outcomes-scvo-consultation-response

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