When someone donates to charity, the income tax that they had paid through their income to the UK Government,can be claimed by the charity from the UK Government at the basic tax rate of 20%.,Instead, it would become the UK Government's 'gift', unlinked to the tax that the individual donor has,This could leave it open to changes, including reductions, by the UK Government.,The UK Government has made a number of concessions in recent years and is increasingly supportive through
https://scvo.scot/p/7201/2014/12/09/gift-aid-and-other-charity-taxes-post-smith
Osborne announce his Autumn Statement – outlining the latest spending and tax decisions of the UK Government,Gift Aid review: the Government will publish draft legislation to give intermediaries a greater role,in administering Gift Aid; the Government will extend the review of donor benefits to include consideration,Social investment tax relief (SITR): the Government will seek EU approval to increase the investment,More details on work allowances
The Environment new tax breaks for North Sea Oil and Gas; new government
https://scvo.scot/p/7156/2014/12/04/what-the-autumn-statement-means-for-the-third-sector
SCVO media comment 26 November 2014 Following the announcement of the Scottish Government’s legislative,society, economy and democracy for many years and it’s very encouraging to see that the Scottish Government,But to make these ambitious goals a reality, the Scottish Government will need to rethink how it engages,We are ready and waiting to work with the Scottish Government in its drive to make Scotland a fairer,issues around poverty and inequality, and really put social justice at the heart of the Scottish Government’s
https://scvo.scot/p/6969/2014/11/26/rhetoric-on-building-a-fairer-scotland-needs-to-be-matched-with-new-way-of-working-with-charities
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
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
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
