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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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A whistlestop tour of digital inclusion research

Irene Mackintosh
19 November 2019
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One of the issues facing those interested in digital inclusion research is the incredible speed at which new publications emerge: the sheer quantity of pertinent information, both coming from the field of practice and from academic study, can be overwhelming. Over the last few...

https://scvo.scot/p/33518/2019/11/19/a-whistlestop-tour-of-digital-inclusion-research

A new addition to the SCVO Pro Bono Service

Tracey Bird
21 October 2019
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700 enquiries from SCVO member organisations covering subjects that range from charity law and governance,The most popular enquiry area has always been governance and charity law.

https://scvo.scot/p/33063/2019/10/21/a-new-addition-to-the-scvo-pro-bono-service

January Resolutions - get fit, governance style!

Tracey Bird
16 January 2019
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November 2018 saw the launch of the new Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector and my New Year,Disappointingly so many responses reveal that trustees are either unfamiliar with their governing document,Your governing document should also clearly set out how you govern and make decisions.,So this is a call to get fit to govern in 2019 and give your constitution a work out.

https://scvo.scot/p/29155/2019/01/16/january-resolutions-get-fit-governance-style

Digital cafe is minister's cup of tea

Beverley Maclean
29 October 2019
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Reflecting on her visit, Kate Forbes said: “The Scottish Government is delighted to continue to work

https://scvo.scot/p/33174/2019/10/29/digital-cafe-is-ministers-cup-of-tea

The continued journey of a Cyber Resilience Co-ordinator, now aged 3.5 months…

Alison Stone
18 October 2019
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the fifth call of grants worth £1000 each, provided to the third sector as part of the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/33079/2019/10/18/the-continued-journey-of-a-cyber-resilience-co-ordinator-now-aged-3-months

Scottish National Investment Bank Bill Stage One Debate

Paul Bradley
25 September 2019
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We therefore recommend the inclusion of the Scottish Government’s vision for the Bank in the Bill itself,We welcome the Scottish Government’s acknowledgement of the Committee’s recommendations to strengthen,We are pleased to see clarification from the Scottish Government that confirms the use of the phrase,The Bank’s mission led investment process, governance and lending criteria should reflect the values,The Scottish National Investment Bank has been included in the Scottish Government’s Open Government

https://scvo.scot/p/32708/2019/09/25/scottish-national-investment-bank-bill-stage-one-debate

Voluntary organisations granted funding to help implement Carers Act

Press release
23 September 2019
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The purpose of this Scottish Government funding - first launched in June 2018 - was to develop local,SCVO Development Manager Irene Connelly manages the fund - she said: “SCVO and Scottish Government are

https://scvo.scot/p/32691/2019/09/23/voluntary-organisations-granted-funding-to-help-implement-carers-act

6 big questions charity digital leaders need to ask

Ross McCulloch
18 October 2019
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Two things help or hinder the progress of digital evolution in any organisation – culture and leadership. Charities led by a senior team who trust their staff and understand the potential of technology, whose culture is focused on openness, experimentation and entrepreneurship...

https://scvo.scot/p/33081/2019/10/18/6-big-questions-charity-digital-leaders-need-to-ask

Cool for CATS?

Irene Connelly
16 September 2019
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Support) Fund opened in June 2018 and gave carer organisations the chance to apply for Scottish Government,In managing this fund on behalf of Scottish Government, SCVO developed an application process that was

https://scvo.scot/p/32514/2019/09/16/cool-for-cats

SCVO walks the walk by granting staff time off to join global climate strike

Press release
6 September 2019
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Fridays for Future (FFF), an inspirational movement of young people demanding system change from governments,collective of passionate, determined, young people demanding climate justice from the Scottish government

https://scvo.scot/p/32426/2019/09/06/scvo-walks-the-walk-by-granting-staff-time-off-to-join-global-climate-strike

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2026. 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.