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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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Top tips for businesses to support #NeverMoreNeeded

At a time when charities are Never More Needed, they are facing a significant funding gap.,Traditional funding streams such as events have been cancelled and lockdown has seen charity shops close,Here are some ideas about how to support charity or community partners through Covid 19 and beyond.,particular time of year, consider making your donations as soon as possible, many charities need the funding,If your organisation is a funder, take a look at SCVO’s guide to best practise for funders during Coronavirus

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/top-tips-for-businesses-to-support-nevermoreneeded

Case Studies

with local organisations and communities, and faced with uncertainties around the length of financial support,plans to develop a new service to assist with the mental health pandemic that has followed on from COVID,-19, the ability to recruit and retain staff on adequate salaries has been vital.,organisation’s services has resulted in growth year on year, as young people benefit hugely from the support,In contrast to this inaccessible funding, the complex web of independent funders and trusts that the

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding/example-case-studies

2021

A special commendation was given to Aberlour Children’s Charity – Aberlour Urgent Assistance Fund.,19 pandemic.,would also like to thank the amazing team of staff, board and volunteers at Linkes, our partners and funders,We’d also like to thank all our partners and funders who have made this work possible through their support,Charity of the year AND People’s Choice Award – Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) Covid-19

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/previous-winners/winners-2021

As the real Living Wage rate increases, how can the sector be supported to pay staff fairly?

However, as the sector itself continues to struggle with rising costs how the sector will fund this increase,SCVO encourages funders to work with organisations to meet at least the real Living Wage rate and accommodate,We have explained that years of under-funding, followed by Covid 19, and the running costs crisis, mean,social care support workers who are starting out in their career.,It’s time for funders, including the Scottish Government, to support the sector to ensure our skilled

https://scvo.scot/p/85390/2023/11/01/as-the-real-living-wage-rate-increases-how-can-the-sector-be-supported-to-pay-staff-fairly

Resources needed for the voluntary sector to action Scottish Government Fair Work plans

However, it is unclear how the sector will be supported to fund this change.,Years of underfunding, followed by Covid 19, and the running costs crisis, mean that for many voluntary,SCVO have made clear that to support organisations to pay the Living Wage, public grant funding and procured,SCVO encourage the Scottish Government to engage with voluntary sector funders and employers to ensure,Scottish Government need to work with local government, funders, and crucially, the sector, to ensure

https://scvo.scot/p/56062/2022/12/09/resources-needed-for-the-voluntary-sector-to-action-scottish-government-fair-work-plans

Finances proving biggest challenge to charities as rising costs bite 

Data from the tracker observes the emergence of the sector from the Covid-19 pandemic through 2021, followed,“Everyone can play a part in supporting the sector, whether it is government and councils ensuring there,is fair and sustainable funding in place, philanthropic funders investing their money wisely and the,behalf of SCVO, the Scottish Government, the William Grant Foundation and the National Lottery Community Fund,Our mission is to champion the role of voluntary organisations in building a flourishing society and support

https://scvo.scot/p/87687/2024/01/04/finances-proving-biggest-challenge-to-charities-as-rising-costs-bite

Accounts & reporting

organisation, ensuring that you are making the most of your income and keeping track of where your funds,However, it is common for funders to require the production of proper accounts as a condition of funding,reporting implications that may arise from the measures being put in place to contain the impact of the COVID,-19 virus.,The profit concept is not appropriate to charities, as charity law requires they use their funds to further

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/finance-business-management/charity-accounts-financial-reporting

Charities pledge £100m for coronavirus research

The money will be used to speed up the development of treatments.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-pledge-100m-for-coronavirus-research

What is the financial impact of COVID-19 on small UK charities working in international development?

This latest survey builds on the June iteration, but goes deeper into the financial impact COVID-19 has,Key Findings: 85% of organisations expect COVID-19 to have a negative impact on their income this financial,Over a third (37%) have less than three months of free reserves (unrestricted and non-designated funds,Over half (53%) launched a public appeal for support.,have developed a new income stream. 10% have made redundancies as a result of COVID-19.

https://scvo.scot/research/evidence-library/what-is-the-financial-impact-of-covid-19-on-small-uk-charities-working-in-international-development-september-2020

More flexible funding call

Charities say pandemic has driven change

https://tfn.scot/news/more-flexible-funding-call