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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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How we created Dundee’s third sector manifesto

As the TSI, we wanted to make sure the voice of the third sector was heard and that the Scottish Government,desires for a better connected sector, with a stronger reciprocal relationship to the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12245/2016/04/27/dundeetsimanifesto

Governance: it’s about people first, not processes #TrusteesWeek

It is widely argued that governance (and not just in the third sector) is beset with dilemmas.,But of course, problems are just one aspect of governance.,passion and interests as trustees and and make sure they use all the tools available to ensure they govern,Look after roles and regularly review your governance arrangements.,Talk about governance. This will encourage accountability and help build a healthy consensus.

https://scvo.scot/p/10512/2015/11/03/governance-people-processes

What are the parties saying on health and social care?

as we undertook a detailed analysis of what each party proposed about: The NHS Social Care Local Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12447/2016/05/04/what-are-the-parties-saying-on-health-and-social-care

Briefing: SNP Manifesto – third sector commitments

We will introduce a system across government that highlights when funding is due to end, to provide greater,To tackle long-term homelessness, we will continue to develop a joined up approach between local government,provide support for disabled people seeking to stand for selection and election in the 2017 local government

https://scvo.scot/p/12181/2016/04/26/briefing-snp-manifesto-third-sector-commitments

The Race for Second Place

The SFHA’s manifesto, Housing Matters, headlined five key asks, calling on the next Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/12459/2016/05/05/the-race-for-second-place

Beyond 2016: It's time to do things differently

We’ve seen a majority government in the Scottish Parliament, voted in a referendum on Scotland’s constitutional

https://scvo.scot/p/12157/2016/04/21/beyond-2016-its-time-to-do-things-differently

Fundraising consultation needs your views

We need to demonstrate to the Scottish Government and OSCR that our sector can effectively self-regulate,It’s the need for strong, proportionate and effective governance; governance that is driven by third,Some charities have failed in their governance in relation to fundraising and we all need to address,Collectively, we all have a responsibility to ensure good governance across our sector.

https://scvo.scot/p/12015/2016/04/01/fundraising-consultation-needs-your-views

The water charge exemption is changing

Detailed information is available from the Scottish Government.,You can find out more about becoming a Community Amateur Sports Club from the Scottish Government and,Your own sport’s governing body may also be able to give advice.

https://scvo.scot/p/12060/2016/04/08/the-water-charge-exemption-is-changing

Briefing: issues for the third sector beyond 2016

The Scottish Government have accepted the fairer Scotland principles.,Use newly devolved social security powers to mitigate the impact of UK Government welfare cuts on disabled,On their own, national and local governments cannot solve these problems or create a fairer and more,By adopting long-term strategies government, business and wider civil society can re-think how people,The question is: is the new Scottish Government willing to be the catalyst for a change of approach –

https://scvo.scot/p/12034/2016/04/11/scvo-briefing-issues-for-the-third-sector-beyond-2016

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