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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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Improving grant funding

.: advice for groups applying; capacity building; governance, finance and business planning support.

https://scvo.scot/p/30583/2019/04/15/improving-grant-funding

Data Protection (nearly) one year on… the SCVO journey

It’s nearly one whole year since GDPR came into force, shortly followed by the Data Protection Act 2018 and things seem to have calmed down after the flurry of enquiries SCVO received in the weeks leading up to 25th May last year. But, to be honest – I’m a bit concerned, surely...

https://scvo.scot/p/30647/2019/04/15/data-protection-nearly-one-year-on-the-scvo-journey

Children and young people defend our human rights— here are eight ways adults can help them do it

When our governments write about their record on human rights they should do it in a child-friendly way,Local authorities, schools and the Scottish Government should all acknowledge this, to combat barriers,However, the Government has only committed to consultation since thenand hasn’t even set out a timetable,It’s time for the Government to step up - we need a bill for UNCRC incorporation laid before MSPs before

https://scvo.scot/p/30485/2019/04/02/children-and-young-people-defend-our-human-rights-here-are-eight-ways-adults-can-help-them-do-it

Scottish National Investment Bank - SCVO response to Scottish Government

Scottish National Investment Bank - SCVO response to Scottish Government 01 November 2018 Download a,The Bank’s governance and lending criteria should reflect the values of openness and participation.,We recognise concerns over the Bank’s independence from the Scottish Government.,The integrity of the Bank is strengthened through being aligned with the Scottish Government’s climate,Government’s commitment to financial transparency.

https://scvo.scot/p/27431/2018/11/01/scottish-national-investment-bank-scvo-response-to-scottish-government

Money, money, money

instead focus on changing things - being positive and optimistic, mindful that funders and even Government,Our outcome is to produce a report for Scottish Government by Autumn, so if you have thoughts, views

https://scvo.scot/p/30410/2019/03/28/money-money-money

CATS fund – Digital Accelerator

In 2018 The Scottish Government introduced a new fund (the Carers Act Transformation Fund), administered

https://scvo.scot/p/30871/2019/05/01/cats-fund-digital-accelerator

Towards 2021 – the future of Scotland’s third sector?

we can do to showcase the strengths of the sector; and what the sector needs from the Scottish Government,Delegates identified a need for the Scottish Government to recognise all that the third sector has to

https://scvo.scot/p/30494/2019/04/02/towards-2021-the-future-of-scotlands-third-sector

SCVO briefing to Scottish Parliament - Fair Work Action Plan

Briefing - Fair Work Action Plan - March 2019Download Our position SCVO is supportive of the Scottish Government’s,welcome the First Minister’s expanded commitment to Fair Work – it’s essential that the Scottish Government,SCVO has long advocated that organisations who want government support must offer proper contracts, end,Fair Work in Scotland’s Social Care Sector 2019 Report SCVO notes the Scottish Government’s commitment,sector employs 28% of Scotland’s social care workforce and we would welcome initial remarks from the government

https://scvo.scot/p/30209/2019/03/12/scvo-briefing-to-scottish-parliament

March – time to ensure you’re in financial control!

part of good financial management and ensuring you have the right controls in place to effectively govern,Control is one of the five principles in the Scottish Governance Code which states that: ‘A well-run,controls and processes to make sure the organisation is run in line with its purposes and values, governing,board meeting: Do we as trustees understand our role and responsibilities with regard to financial governance,Strong financial governance is vital in an effective organisation, and it also helps reassure stakeholders

https://scvo.scot/p/30200/2019/03/11/march-time-to-ensure-youre-in-financial-control

Charities forge ahead with campaign calling for an independent review of the impact of Brexit on health and social care

many within the health and social care sector have over Brexit are widespread, and despite the Government,During the debate, Minister for Health Stephen Hammond said the Government has contingency plans in place,said it is disappointing that no independent evaluation will seemingly be brought forward by the Government

https://scvo.scot/p/30303/2019/03/22/charities-forge-ahead-with-campaign-calling-for-an-independent-review-of-the-impact-of-brexit-on-health-and-social-care

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