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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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National charity body leads the way in fighting period poverty

Press release
31 May 2018
Posted in
Sanitary Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill, which will introduce a legal duty on the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/25403/2018/05/31/national-charity-body-leads-the-way-in-fighting-period-poverty

A connected Scotland

Ian McCall
31 May 2018
Posted in
Paths for All recently commented on Scottish Government proposals for a strategy to tackle social isolation,We have recently welcomed the proposed new Scottish Government's National Outcome “We are healthy and

https://scvo.scot/p/25406/2018/05/31/a-connected-scotland

Why ‘volunteering for all’ is an important theme

George Thomson
16 May 2018
Posted in
’m especially pleased about this, as it’s a direct take from the work being led by the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/25244/2018/05/16/why-volunteering-for-all-is-an-important-theme

SCVO response to the Scottish Government Budget announcement

Press release
14 December 2017
Posted in
Public Affairs for the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) said: “Today’s Scottish Government,Budget was a landmark one, with the Scottish Government quite radically overhauling the tax system.,“The Government’s flagship commitment to delivering 100% superfast broadband coverage is highly ambitious

https://scvo.scot/p/22965/2017/12/14/scvo-response-to-the-scottish-government-budget-announcement

Loneliness and Isolation Strategy - SCVO response

Allan Young
2 May 2018
Posted in
Loneliness and Isolation Strategy - SCVO response to Scottish Government Download the PDF version of,We recognise that with this the Scottish Government is a global pioneer and this is very encouraging.,Government has committed to.,to remember that government structures do not themselves empower communities.,National and local government both have a role to play in this.

https://scvo.scot/p/25180/2018/05/02/loneliness-and-isolation-strategy-scvo-response

Top tips for highlighting your policy priorities to the SNP

Sheghley Ogilvie
31 May 2018
Posted in
branches across Scotland; dealing with enquiries from the public, and SNP members, working with local government

https://scvo.scot/p/25405/2018/05/31/top-tips-for-highlighting-your-policy-priorities-to-the-snp

Five questions every trustee can ask about investments

Heather Lamont
15 May 2018
Posted in
There’s lots more detail in the Charity Commission’s guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications

https://scvo.scot/p/25170/2018/05/15/five-questions-every-trustee-can-ask-about-investments

Briefing Paper: Stage 3 Reading of Social Security (Scotland) Bill

Sheghley Ogilvie
24 April 2018
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Introduction The Scottish Government’s aspiration to take a rights-based approach to social security,If the Scottish Government is committed to realising rights, we believe a rights-based approach must,Government to further engage with the SHRC on the right to social security.,SCVO urges MSPs to oppose the Scottish Government’s amendment 35.,and a Scottish Government amendment to the Bill.

https://scvo.scot/p/25139/2018/04/24/briefing-paper-stage-3-reading-of-social-security-scotland-bill

Briefing paper: Affordable internet

Sheghley Ogilvie
1 May 2018
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6 February 2018 Our position In December 2017, the Scottish Government announced plans to invest £600,The Scottish Government is right to invest in infrastructure.,The regulation of telecommunications and broadband is a power reserved to the UK Government.,, UK Government, local authorities (including through City Regional Deals), and the European Union.,Wider context Both the UK and the Scottish Government are increasingly moving services online.

https://scvo.scot/p/25174/2018/05/01/affordable-internet

Third sector seize opportunity to transform Social Security in Scotland

Sheghley Ogilvie
1 May 2018
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There has long been an appetite for a new approach to social security and the Scottish Government’s aspirations,Scotland, including Engender and Scottish Women’s Aid, have also long campaigned for the Scottish Government,As we enter the regulation phase there are many more opportunities to highlight to the Scottish Government,Organisations across the third sector challenged the Scottish Government to deliver what they had promised

https://scvo.scot/p/25178/2018/05/01/third-sector-seize-opportunity-to-transform-social-security-in-scotland

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2025. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.