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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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The human cost of welfare reform

devastating use of sanctions is confirmed – perhaps one of the worst transgressions of the coalition government,devastating use of sanctions is confirmed – perhaps one of the worst transgressions of the coalition government,Community groups provide strong messages in this research for Westminster and for the Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/7155/2014/12/04/the-human-cost-of-welfare-reform

Seeking hope in disappointment post-Smith Commission

What scope does the Scottish Government have to plug any gap?,Let’s help people restore their faith in government and wider society by finding a better way.

https://scvo.scot/p/7189/2014/12/10/seeking-hope-in-disappointment

There's no justification for extending failing Work Programme

SCVO media comment 4 December 2014 Following today’s announcement that the UK Government is extending,Executive, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, said: “We are utterly appalled by the UK Government’s

https://scvo.scot/p/7153/2014/12/04/theres-no-justification-for-extending-failing-work-programme

Third sector and welfare on the frontline

A lot of anxiety exists about the end of Scottish Government welfare reform mitigation funding in 2015,SCVO recommends that Scottish Government, Local Government and wider public sector, the business community,Politicians, governments, and institutions at various levels should work with third sector organisations,The role of local government and the NHS in working with and supporting these organisations in their,Conclusion Government funding to tackle welfare mitigation should focus on ensuring people are prepared

https://scvo.scot/p/7128/2014/12/03/third-sector-and-welfare-on-the-frontline

Surprise wins for democracy in Smith Commission

Scottish Parliament will be able to let 16 and 17-year-olds vote in Scottish Parliament and local government

https://scvo.scot/p/7191/2014/12/09/democracy-and-the-smith-commission

Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill, Stage 1 Debate

In this context, we urge the Scottish Government and CoSLA to continue working with the broadest range,We therefore suggest two options: Could the Scottish Government build in a review clause into this current,We would urge the Scottish Government to consider how the sector is supported in its role as a referral

https://scvo.scot/p/7361/2014/12/15/welfare-funds-scotland-bill-stage-1-debate

Piecemeal package of powers doesn't go far enough to fully tackle poverty & inequality

The onus now is on the Scottish Government to involve these groups of people in shaping how the powers,“We call on the Scottish Government to start by scrapping the Work Programme without delay and instead

https://scvo.scot/p/7010/2014/11/27/piecemeal-package-of-powers-doesnt-go-far-enough-to-fully-tackle-poverty-inequality

Quick guide to Smith Commission Report

powers over transport which are not currently devolved The power will be devolved to the Scottish Government,Scottish elections and democracy UK legislation will state that the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government,Scottish Parliament will have all powers in relation to elections to the Scottish Parliament and local government,percentage points of the standard rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) will be assigned to the Scottish Government’s

https://scvo.scot/p/7013/2014/11/27/quick-guide-to-smith-commission-report

Make tackling inequality our national purpose

Our response to global and local economic shocks gives a clear indication of how governments and society,Of course, we are in a state of flux just now, as we await a new government programme and top team, the,Why not ensure that tackling inequality becomes the primary purpose driving government and public services,Can we consider the creation of people panels to help shape the government programme and budget?

https://scvo.scot/p/6803/2014/11/19/make-tackling-inequality-are-national-purpose

Digital Scotland Festival, Glasgow Edition

It's all very exciting, and a tangible follow-up to the Scottish Government strategy on digital participation,None of this would have been possible without the generous support we have received from Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/p/6877/2014/11/24/digital-scotland-festival-glasgow-edition

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