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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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Scottish Affairs Committee Inquiry: Work of the Scottish Affairs Committee

action” and hear first-hand from those being affected/likely to be affected by the work of the UK Government,Consequently, the policy intentions of the current UK Government (for example, the introduction of a,Given that significant levers relating to economic decisions remain at UK Government level, we are sure,charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance

https://scvo.scot/p/10034/2015/08/31/scottish-affairs-committee-inquiry-work-of-the-scottish-affairs-committee

A distorted view of the charitable sector

Ian Bell paints a picture of a charity sector that is in thrall to government, desperate for money and,to another – from ‘chugging’ to chief executive salaries, from transparency to independence from government,Yes, charities receive a lot of money from government and the public, but they use it well.

https://scvo.scot/p/9902/2015/08/17/a-distorted-view-of-the-charitable-sector

Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Future Employability Services

will be important in shaping what the new powers look like and the flexibility which the Scottish Government,inequality and creating a socially-just Scotland is indeed the primary purpose of the Scottish Government’s,Second, SCVO calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that its approach to employability and other,Sometimes, intentionally or not, national and local government policies in these areas and others can,Scotland should be allocated in anticipation of transfer of these powers and resources from the UK Government

https://scvo.scot/p/8919/2015/04/28/scottish-government-debate-scotlands-future-employability-services

Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act Regulations and Guidance consultation

Even with the underspend in the Fund this year, we still think it is likely that the Scottish Government,We are not clear how the Scottish Government is able to include a regulation on families under pressure,We welcome, however, Scottish Government commitments to work with the third sector to ensure we get the,Other third sector concerns raised are often long standing issues with which the Scottish Government,At a joint session with government officials and sector representatives earlier this month, the main

https://scvo.scot/p/9929/2015/08/19/welfare-funds-scotland-act-regulations-and-guidance-consultation

SCVO Response to Devolution Committee call for written evidence on the Scotland Bill

This is inappropriate as the Bill devolves powers to parliament not government.,social security have been widespread across the sector but have been largely ignored by the UK Government,We would welcome questioning from the Committee on this, asking both the UK and Scottish Governments,The First Minister has committed to her Government being “the most open and accessible …that Scotland,This is inappropriate as the Bill devolves powers to Parliament not Government.

https://scvo.scot/p/9890/2015/08/14/scvo-response-to-devolution-committee-call-for-written-evidence-on-the-scotland-bill

Finance Committee Inquiry into Scottish Rate of Income Tax

Secondly, SCVO supports the principle that each layer of government ought, generally, to be accountable,The hope is that by increasing accountability and transparency at each level of Government, citizens,With more new powers coming to Scotland under the Scotland Bill, and the Scottish Government’s Economic,charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance

https://scvo.scot/p/10032/2015/08/28/finance-committee-inquiry-into-scottish-rate-of-income-tax

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee enquiry – Land Reform Bill

Introduction SCVO welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment to land reform and increased community,Scotland as well as an important factor in addressing inequality, it is important that the Scottish Government,As we outlined in our response[iv] to the Scottish Government consultation we are supportive of the introduction,We would like to see OSCR using its regulatory powers to investigate the governance and financial arrangements,Conclusion SCVO is generally supportive of the approach taken by the Scottish Government to land reform

https://scvo.scot/p/9894/2015/08/14/rural-affairs-climate-change-and-environment-committee-enquiry-land-reform-bill

Employability, social justice and contribution discussion paper

How the current approach is failing Government interventions in skills and employability are out of date,alongside an energised population post-referendum, and a confident and respected parliament and government,now have national conversations on social justice, employability and fair work by the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/10004/2015/08/27/employability-social-justice-and-contribution-discussion-paper

Avoid scandal with good governance

Lack of good governance in an organisation can not only lead to internal turmoil, it can also have far,A useful reference point to consider would be to include a ‘disputes clause’ in your governing document,If a dispute concerns internal governance, then the organisation could approach its national body, or,for their charity, as long as they are acting within the law and within the rules of the charity’s governing,Good governance is a subtle, ongoing and potentially difficult process, but who ever told you it would

https://scvo.scot/p/7695/2015/01/27/avoid-scandal-with-good-governance

Compassion in social security – just a dream?

Once again our focus is on the ideologically driven policy direction chosen by the current UK Government

https://scvo.scot/p/9908/2015/08/17/compassion-in-social-security-just-a-dream

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