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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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Charity bank accounts – have you got the right one?

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

https://scvo.scot/p/15185/2017/05/05/charity-bank-accounts-have-you-got-the-right-one

Brexit stakes are high for Scotland's third sector

that any further devolution of powers from Westminster should allow current and future Scottish Governments,scope for debate about where these powers should rest. further devolution would allow the Scottish Government,This leaves the Scottish Government with a lack of real borrowing and taxation powers that could have

https://scvo.scot/p/15012/2017/04/10/brexit-stakes-are-high-for-scotlands-third-sector

Community ownership and local councils

The Scottish Government has also made a commitment to introducing Compulsory Sale Orders, a new statutory

https://scvo.scot/p/15057/2017/04/24/community-ownership-and-local-councils

SCVO response to the Scottish Government’s Social Security Consultation

SCVO held a Fairer Scotland event, attended by many of our members and officials from Scottish Government,event formed the backbone of the Fairer Scotland strategy and it is heartening to see the Scottish Government,Early indications from Scottish Government have been positive, including announcements around a move,While we acknowledge that the UK Government continue to control the parameters of benefits, Scottish,Job Grant Q: What should the Scottish Government consider in developing the Job Grant?

https://scvo.scot/p/14097/2016/11/29/scvo-response-to-the-scottish-governments-social-security-consultation

Visual impairment and local elections

We would like to see a thorough review of regulations and bylaws governing street obstacles, such as

https://scvo.scot/p/15046/2017/04/17/visual-impairment-and-local-elections

Scottish Government debate: the future of social security in Scotland

Our members recognise the scale of the challenges facing the Scottish Government with the devolution,Early indications from the Scottish Government have been positive, including announcements around a move,While we acknowledge that the UK Government continues to control the parameters of benefits, the Scottish,Government should assess how volunteering could become a key pillar of support services, without jeopardising,Two clear steps the Scottish Government should take to show it is serious about creating a better system

https://scvo.scot/p/14069/2016/11/22/scottish-government-debate-the-future-of-social-security-in-scotland

Brexit and Scottish independence: a third sector perspective

believe that substantial powers devolved from Westminster would allow current and future Scottish Governments,On 20 December 2016, the Scottish Government published its compromise paper: Scotland’s Place in Europe,Whilst initially welcoming the publication of the paper, we understand that the UK Government has deemed,Following the UK Government’s decision to cease increasing benefit payments in line with inflation, the,The overtures from the UK Government are far from encouraging in this regard – with threats that the

https://scvo.scot/p/15005/2017/04/07/brexit-and-scottish-independence-a-third-sector-perspective

Snap General Election ‘17

After all, aren’t they meant to be the government in waiting?

https://scvo.scot/p/15060/2017/04/19/snap-general-election-17

ENABLE the Vote

Turnout is traditionally low in local government elections but, at ENABLE Scotland, we know participation,Our members want local councils and Scottish Government to work together to end charging for social care

https://scvo.scot/p/14978/2017/04/03/enable-the-vote

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