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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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Why the issue of dying, death & bereavement should be a priority for the next government

Richard Meade
1 April 2021
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The next Scottish Government must make the issue of dying, death and bereavement a much higher priority,The next Scottish Government must look beyond a five-year term if it is to make the progress needed to,There must be continued financial support from the next Scottish Government for the hospice sector to,The importance of the Scottish Government’s Independent Review of Adult Social Care was discussed, and,But this must lead to action early in the next Parliament and in the first Programme for Government.

https://scvo.scot/p/42935/2021/04/01/why-the-issue-of-dying-death-bereavement-should-be-a-priority-for-the-next-government

Put climate change on the agenda this Trustees' Week

Susan Smith
2 November 2021
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put climate change on the agenda of a board meeting – like 75% of people attending an SCVO Good Governance,The Scottish Government has committed to cut our country’s carbon emissions by 75% of 1990 levels by,The government is introducing a series of measures to try to achieve this and is putting pressure on,The Scottish Government has committed to ensuring the transition to net zero is a just transition that

https://scvo.scot/p/46155/2021/11/02/put-climate-change-on-the-agenda-this-trustees-week

Express your interest in monitoring the new relationship between the UK & EU

Press release
2 November 2021
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civil society to engage with decision-makers on the EU/UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement The UK Government,A Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) for discussion at the UK level between stakeholders and the UK Government,The UK Government has now responded to the consultation and issued a call for expressions of interest

https://scvo.scot/p/46174/2021/11/02/express-your-interest-in-monitoring-the-new-relationship-between-the-uk-eu

The tragedy of rough sleeping: will there ever be a solution?

FEATURE 22 January 2018 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
​TFN speaks to Glasgow's rough sleepers and discovers many have no hope of ever leaving their lives on the streets

https://tfn.scot/features/why-rough-sleeping-can-never-be-cured

WCVA NICVA NCVO SCVO - Consultation Response - Civil Society Engagement on the TCA

Rachel Le Noan
5 October 2021
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Charles Whitmore – [email protected] and Lilla Farkas – [email protected] on Government,consultation on Government engagement with business and civil society groups on implementation of the,This response has been coordinated by WCVA and the Wales Governance Centre on behalf of the four national,The territorial governance of the UK is changing as the UK Government is now fulfilling roles that used,voices from both CSOs and devolved governments to be heard.

https://scvo.scot/p/45296/2021/10/05/wcva-nicva-ncvo-scvo-consultation-response-civil-society-engagement-on-the-tca

After Community Jobs Scotland – where next for voluntary sector employers?

Anna Fowlie
19 October 2021
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The significant investment made by Scottish Government over the last ten years has made this possible,voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes is undisputed and we have heard a lot from Scottish Government,and local government over the last few months about the vital role the sector plays in every aspect,On behalf of local government, COSLA Spokesperson Cllr Kelly Parry has committed to delivering those

https://scvo.scot/p/45598/2021/10/19/after-community-jobs-scotland-where-next-for-voluntary-sector-employers

When is it the right time to wind up a charity?

Lianne Lodge
10 December 2021
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None of these should be viewed negatively and in fact, in terms of good governance, it is positive to

https://scvo.scot/p/47587/2021/12/10/when-is-it-the-right-time-to-wind-up-a-charity

A new hope which banishes despair

NEWS 20 December 2019 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
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How a grassroots charity moved from despair to hope and is transforming a community

https://tfn.scot/news/a-new-hope-which-banishes-despair

Small charities: cementing the bedrock of our communities

NEWS 25 June 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
For Small Charity Week, which runs till 28 June, TFN's Niall Christie spoke to two grassroots groups to explore the challenges they face

https://tfn.scot/news/small-charities-cementing-the-bedrock-of-our-communities

The benefits of having trustees with lived experience on boards

Caroline Copeman
28 September 2021
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The Good Governance webinar on Wednesday 3 November will explore the benefits of having trustees on your,Boards need a variety of attitudes, skills and experience to avoid group think and ensure good governance,decision makingOpportunities for people to learn, grow and develop their knowledge and experience of governance,that can be applied elsewhere in the future I’m part of the governance team at the Centre for Charity,Our interest in the topic stems from the governance work we do with charities – an increasing number

https://scvo.scot/p/45210/2021/09/28/the-benefits-of-having-trustees-with-lived-experience-on-boards

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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.