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

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Do we need a new economy to tackle inequality?

Following the appropriation and misuse of the living wage concept by the Conservative government in Westminster

https://scvo.scot/p/12591/2016/05/25/do-we-need-a-new-economy-to-tackle-inequality

Governance: it’s about people first, not processes #TrusteesWeek

It is widely argued that governance (and not just in the third sector) is beset with dilemmas.,But of course, problems are just one aspect of governance.,passion and interests as trustees and and make sure they use all the tools available to ensure they govern,Look after roles and regularly review your governance arrangements.,Talk about governance. This will encourage accountability and help build a healthy consensus.

https://scvo.scot/p/10512/2015/11/03/governance-people-processes

#AskOnce: What are you going to do about mental health after the election?

Local matters mean big questions for the next Government; for example: the balance between health and,It stuck at the heart of whether the decisions of government help or harm people who are already vulnerable

https://scvo.scot/p/12433/2016/05/03/askonce-what-are-you-going-to-do-about-mental-health-after-the-election

How we created Dundee’s third sector manifesto

As the TSI, we wanted to make sure the voice of the third sector was heard and that the Scottish Government,desires for a better connected sector, with a stronger reciprocal relationship to the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12245/2016/04/27/dundeetsimanifesto

Briefing: SNP Manifesto – third sector commitments

We will introduce a system across government that highlights when funding is due to end, to provide greater,To tackle long-term homelessness, we will continue to develop a joined up approach between local government,provide support for disabled people seeking to stand for selection and election in the 2017 local government

https://scvo.scot/p/12181/2016/04/26/briefing-snp-manifesto-third-sector-commitments

What are the parties saying on health and social care?

as we undertook a detailed analysis of what each party proposed about: The NHS Social Care Local Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12447/2016/05/04/what-are-the-parties-saying-on-health-and-social-care

The Race for Second Place

The SFHA’s manifesto, Housing Matters, headlined five key asks, calling on the next Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12459/2016/05/05/the-race-for-second-place

Beyond 2016: It's time to do things differently

We’ve seen a majority government in the Scottish Parliament, voted in a referendum on Scotland’s constitutional

https://scvo.scot/p/12157/2016/04/21/beyond-2016-its-time-to-do-things-differently

Fundraising consultation needs your views

We need to demonstrate to the Scottish Government and OSCR that our sector can effectively self-regulate,It’s the need for strong, proportionate and effective governance; governance that is driven by third,Some charities have failed in their governance in relation to fundraising and we all need to address,Collectively, we all have a responsibility to ensure good governance across our sector.

https://scvo.scot/p/12015/2016/04/01/fundraising-consultation-needs-your-views

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