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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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Help us make procurement work for everyone

Procurement is a key feature of the Scottish Government’s economic recovery plan and transformation strategy,Our event will be a great chance to engage with and learn more from Nick Ford, Scottish Government’s,Director of Procurement and Property, about how the Government is working with others to leverage the,The Scottish Government has also asked Blake Stevenson to carry out some research to learn more about

https://scvo.scot/p/46501/2021/11/05/help-us-make-procurement-work-for-everyone

Governance Matters: even in a global pandemic

the past 10 weeks, I have been completing a graduate internship lead by Scotland’s Third Sector Governance,The project involved creating a report mapping the governance training and support provision available,for trustees in third sector organisations - Governance Matters.,The project consisted of two primary research methods: interviews with governance training and support,Although everyone had a different approach to governance and governance improvement, one thread that

https://scvo.scot/p/41039/2020/11/02/governance-matters-even-in-a-global-pandemic

The new EU/UK relationship – this is your chance to have a say 

Back in September, the UK government launched a consultation on the engagement of civil society in the,A Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) for discussion at the UK level between stakeholders and the UK Government,The UK Government has now responded and issued a call for expressions of interest (EoI) for representative,Representation from the voluntary sector is crucial because these structures will enable the UK Government

https://scvo.scot/p/46271/2021/11/03/the-new-eu-uk-relationship-this-is-your-chance-to-have-a-say

Through the eyes of a fundraiser

Three charity fundraisers spoke to TFN about a world where profit is everything and you’re only as good as your last sign up

https://tfn.scot/features/through-the-eyes-of-a-fundraiser

A National Care Service for Scotland: consultation

Voluntary organisations have not found it easy to participate in this consultation – Scottish Government,We would urge Scottish Government to consider how voluntary organisations can be supported to engage,Further, we would ask that where the Scottish Government intends to prepare an impact assessment of the,We would urge the Scottish Government to ensure that, in development of these structures and processes,In developing governance structures and planning processes, attention must be paid to the role that the

https://scvo.scot/p/46239/2021/11/02/a-national-care-service-for-scotland-consultation

Love work again: take a career break with a charity abroad

If you want to give the best to your employer, taking unpaid leave to work for a charity will change your life and boost your career

https://tfn.scot/features/love-work-again-take-a-career-break-with-a-charity-abroad

6 ingredients of change

Wonder why your charity’s campaign hasn’t worked? Susan Smith examines the six elements you need for a successful campaign

https://tfn.scot/lists/6-ingredients-of-change

Early signs of recovery in volunteering participation in Scotland

With today’s news about volunteer participation increasing, Debbie Maltman and Bethany Sikes dig into the numbers.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/early-signs-of-recovery-in-volunteering-participation-in-scotland

Put climate change on the agenda this Trustees' Week

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

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

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