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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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Contributing to society and the big #employability debate

"People contribute to society in different ways at different times of their lives" The Scottish Government,Both the UK-wide Work Programme and Scottish Government’s current approach to employability have been,We think that more should be done through government-backed support to help people contribute in the,We hope as many people and organisations as possible will push the Scottish Government and others for,Update, 12 October 2015: SCVO's response to the Scottish Government consultation can now be viewed on

https://scvo.scot/p/10254/2015/09/30/contributing-to-society-and-the-big-employability-debate

A third sector voice for Holyrood 2016

We want to hear about what’s important to you over the coming period of government and what ambitions,Want to tell us in 140 characters what your key message for the next Scottish Government should be?,publishing a series of blogs looking back at what’s happened over the last four session of devolved government

https://scvo.scot/p/10288/2015/10/06/a-third-sector-voice-for-holyrood-2016

New SCVO Policy Committee members

the job of SCVO to take these policies and represent the shared interests of the third sector to government

https://scvo.scot/p/10486/2015/10/30/new-scvo-policy-committee-members

Are we in danger of sleepwalking into new regime?

The NCVO report, on the other hand, is with the UK Government.,Given the UK Government’s comments when commissioning the report, coupled with those of the Charity Commission

https://scvo.scot/p/10315/2015/10/13/are-we-in-danger-of-sleepwalking-into-new-regime

Reasons to join SCVO policy committee

environment the Policy Committee offers a space to discuss the Third sector’s input and response to government,will play a crucial role in developing important third sector policies, as well as connecting with government

https://scvo.scot/p/10268/2015/10/02/reasons-to-join-scvo-policy-committee

Working toward a smoke-free Scotland

Scotland's Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation and we aim to: raise awareness of the Scottish Government’s

https://scvo.scot/p/10416/2015/10/20/working-toward-a-smoke-free-scotland

Good governance = a happy #GE2015 for charities

interesting questions around the election, which has made me think of the fundamental importance of good governance,Charity trustees can do this by remembering the principles of good governance, and ensuring they: Understand

https://scvo.scot/p/8602/2015/04/16/good-governance-ge2015

Why building homes must be a priority for us all

Importantly this historic agenda had cross-party backing and survived a change of government at Holyrood

https://scvo.scot/p/10355/2015/10/15/why-building-homes-must-be-a-priority-for-us-all

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

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