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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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Stop kicking people when they’re down

Not content to continue to push people down, this government gives them a good kicking at the same time

https://scvo.scot/p/6174/2014/10/07/stop-kicking-people-when-theyre-down

The vast potential of digital public services

Recognising the above - and the potential savings that digital services offer - the UK and Scottish Government,The UK government is creating 25 ‘exemplar’ digital services from registering to vote to booking a prison,visit online and the Scottish government recently launched its Digital Justice Strategy.

https://scvo.scot/p/5792/2014/09/16/the-vast-potential-of-digital-public-services

SCVO, STUC, NUS Scotland joint #indyref statement: People must lead what comes next

The government must ensure this continues, and, as we start to consider the future of Scotland, that,This must go beyond the existing model where government consults with communities and involve genuine

https://scvo.scot/p/5808/2014/09/19/scvo-stuc-nus-scotland-joint-indyref-statement-people-must-lead-what-comes-next

Community Empowerment Bill needs a shot in the arm

giving people a real say in the decisions that affect them The current proposal is for the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/5739/2014/09/09/community-empowerment-bill-needs-a-shot-in-the-arm

Scottish Government request for welfare reform data

In a role funded by the Scottish Government, public health practitioner Kate Burton is supporting NHS,The information gathered will be used by the Scottish Government in discussions with DWP and as part

https://scvo.scot/p/4760/2014/05/14/scottish-government-request-for-data-regarding-benefits

New water rates exemption scheme announced

SCVO has been working closely with the Scottish Government on the details of this scheme and we welcome,SCVO will be working closely with the Scottish Government, the Water Industry Commission and other agencies

https://scvo.scot/p/5633/2014/08/26/new-water-rates-exemption-scheme-announced

Wanted - your stories to inspire others to get online

The Scottish Government is leading on a campaign called Let’s Get On which will work with media all across

https://scvo.scot/p/5688/2014/09/03/wanted-your-stories-to-inspire-others-to-get-online

SCVO response: Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill - Welfare Reform Committee Stage 1 Call for Evidence

We welcome the Scottish Government’s involvement of the third sector in shaping the fund to date and,and any changes in the policy/operational context If other delivery options have emerged Scottish Government,In concluding, the Scottish Government has indicated a strong will to drive through a more dignified,Engender response, August 2014 [vi] http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/Performance/programme-for-government,%20Webster%20May%202014.pdf [xiii] Review of the Scottish Welfare Fund Interim Scheme, Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/5638/2014/08/28/scvo-response-welfare-funds-scotland-bill-welfare-funds-scotland-bill

Digital participation: what's next

participation event, #DigiScotFest North in Inverness this October We're working closely with the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/5694/2014/09/03/digital-participation-whats-next

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