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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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Digital participation: research, reports & blogs

the Science and Technology Committee a report warning that the UK risks being left behind if the Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12777/2016/06/29/digital-participation-research-reports-blogs

As Brexit triumphs, what now for Scotland?

Another interesting scenario would see the Scottish Government open direct negotiations with the EU in

https://scvo.scot/p/12775/2016/06/24/as-brexit-triumphs-what-now-for-scotland

SCVO Briefing – Creating a Fairer Scotland

Diabetes Scotland welcome the implementation of the UK Government ‘sugar tax’ and we look both look forward,Women are more likely to work in the public sector (67% local government and 81% NHS), but only a third,SCVO notes with interest research highlighted in the Scottish Government ‘Equally Safe’ strategy which

https://scvo.scot/p/12643/2016/06/22/scvo-briefing-creating-a-fairer-scotland

Taking Scotland forward, but by what route?

amongst other things, public service reform, early years, named person, children’s hearings and government,Freeman brought in as Ministers for Social Security Kevin Stewart introduced as Minister for Local Government,in my previous blog – Maureen Watt given a dedicated role as Minister for Mental Health With her government,She used the opportunity to sketch out her government’s key priorities for the years ahead.

https://scvo.scot/p/12598/2016/05/27/taking-scotland-forward-but-by-what-route

Human rights disregarded in Universal Credit drive

It is deeply worrying then that the UK government refuses to answer a straightforward question about,The government's coyness on the subject provides stark contrast to its previous willingness to shout,In 2011, the government announced UC would lift more than 350,000 children out of poverty - even more,In 2013, the Government downgraded this figure to 150,000.,Then in March 2016 the Government point-blank refused to answer the question.

https://scvo.scot/p/12518/2016/05/16/human-rights-disregarded-in-universal-credit-drive

Why would you study politics? Girls can’t be prime minister!

In the programme for government, Nicola Sturgeon announced early legislation for 50:50 gender balance,I’ll be watching with interest as committee appointments are made, hoping that the Government seizes

https://scvo.scot/p/12652/2016/06/03/why-would-you-study-politics-girls-cant-be-prime-minister

The devolution of income tax, what could it mean for Gift Aid?

In my opinion, this could lead to a knock-on effect to Scotland’s block grant: should the UK Government,chat about the Gift Aid donor benefit rules and the Gift Aid Small Donation Scheme, which the UK Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12623/2016/05/31/gift-aid-changes

Busy week ahead in Holyrood

The other will be more akin to the UK Government Business Secretary, with a focus on jobs, employability,The Lib Dems have called on the Scottish Government to establish a dedicated portfolio for mental health,On the subject of Green Party support, it looks likely that the Government’s commitment to the named,democracy, progressive taxation, land reform and action to tackle climate change – meaning the government,former Cabinet Secretary, Michael Russell MSP has lodged two questions asking what the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12541/2016/05/18/busy-week-in-holyrood

The State of Children’s Rights in Scotland

Observations, will show where we are doing well, and where more work is needed to fulfil the Scottish Government’s,In 2009 the Scottish Government published Do the Right Thing.,being implemented through annual State of Children’s Rights reports, which show where the Scottish Government,seminars were attended by representatives working for schools, universities, local and central government

https://scvo.scot/p/12552/2016/05/19/childrens-rights-in-scotland

All things financial: budgeting and sound financial management

Online 1 May Training course
Funding and finance Cost of living
Waiting list places available

https://scvo.scot/events-training/calendar/a1vP100000GjpOYIAZ/all-things-financial-budgeting-and-sound-financial-management

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