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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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SCVO Briefing - Scottish Labour Employment Debate

This motion misses these points completely; government debates which are meant to identify how we collectively,alongside an energised population post-referendum, and a confident and respected parliament and government,and not “work first” is viewed to be the outcome of employability support is very welcome – but governments,References [i] Carers Legislation – Consultation on Proposals – January 2014, Scottish Government (2014,charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations of all shapes and sizes our governance

https://scvo.scot/p/10257/2015/09/30/scvo-briefing-scottish-labour-employment-debate

How can the third sector shape new powers?

It was also a chance for the sector to hear from David Mundell MP about the UK government’s position,for a collaborative approach, often referencing the ‘shared space’ between the UK and Scottish Government,be used is something we in the third sector have already been doing and have been pushing both governments

https://scvo.scot/p/10231/2015/09/25/how-can-the-third-sector-shape-new-powers

Parents – units of economic activity or raisers of the next generation?

There are a number of approaches that the Scottish Government could consider in how it might use its,Firstly, sanctions should not be part of the programme of a government that aims to promote children’

https://scvo.scot/p/10214/2015/09/23/parents-units-of-economic-activity-or-raisers-of-the-next-generation

The effectiveness of the self-regulation of fundraising in Scotland: an informal review

not in control of fundraising self-regulation 6.4 Trustees are not sufficiently exercising their governance,Also in July, the Scottish Government asked the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) to,The report was to be submitted to the Scottish Government by the end of August 2015.,Its remit was to assess whether the Scottish public, Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament could,The IoF commenced a review of its governance in autumn 2014.

https://scvo.scot/p/10161/2015/09/23/the-effectiveness-of-the-self-regulation-of-fundraising-in-scotland-an-informal-review

SCVO briefing - do the right thing: save the Human Rights Act

support – leadership and a desire to do the right thing have been at the heart of Scotland’s devolved government,The UN conventions must also sit at the heart of the Programme for Government and drive how the Budget,This must continue to be challenged by the Scottish Government, political parties and wider civic society,We urge the Scottish Government to arrange an urgent convention to consider how civic society, public,services, communities and all levels of government can collectively prepare for these cuts.

https://scvo.scot/p/10095/2015/09/08/scvo-briefing-do-the-right-thing-save-the-human-rights-act

Charities must take responsibility for fundraising in Scotland

The Scottish Government asked SCVO to conduct the informal review to run alongside a review of fundraising

https://scvo.scot/p/10188/2015/09/23/charities-must-take-responsibility-for-fundraising-in-scotland

#Employability special - work, worth and a fairer Scotland

How can we work with our elected representatives and Government officials to ensure that one area of

https://scvo.scot/p/10227/2015/09/24/right-on-the-money-work-worth-and-a-fairer-scotland

More jobs for young people furthest from labour market

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations has received funding of £1.3m from the Scottish Government,This Government funding will broaden the employment horizons for many veterans, offering them a much

https://scvo.scot/p/10137/2015/09/14/more-jobs-for-young-people-furthest-from-labour-market

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: Extension of Coverage

this would be to insert a Freedom of Information clause into all contractual relationships between government,on charities and social enterprises and would discriminate against them in respect of their non-government,We welcome that the factors outlined by the Scottish Government give consideration to whether coverage,We note Nicola Sturgeon MSP’s comments to the Local Government Committee in 2013: ‘I expect to open consultation,As Arms-Length External Organisations in their governance, funding and services delivered are essentially

https://scvo.scot/p/10088/2015/09/04/freedom-of-information-scotland-act-2002-extension-of-coverage

Fundraising in Scotland: survey report

followed shortly afterwards by the announcement of an informal Scottish review by the Scottish Government,SCVO was asked by Scottish Government to carry out this informal review.,(iv) funding from organizations - donations from regulatory sources (government agencies); (v) funding,This all needs government backing and perhaps a fundraising regulator needs to sit alongside OSCR more,have access to the support and resources that are being eroded shamefully by this present Tory Government

https://scvo.scot/p/10195/2015/09/23/fundraising-in-scotland-survey-report

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