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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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Scottish Third Sector Tracker

Most recent findings Wave 7 findings - Winter 2023 Waves 1-6 summary report - Spring 2023 Wave 6 findings - Spring 2023 Find out more about the tracker and see results from the previous waves Frequently Asked Questions

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker

Data ethics, risk, and privacy

You need to explain which lawful basis you are using in your privacy policy.,On the other hand, if you are trying to spot or interpret a trend, make sure you have enough data to support,a reliable conclusion.The risk of misinterpreting data: Make sure you don’t use data to support misleading,an overview of your responsibilities and links to further guidance.For more on data ethics, see this blog,Here are a few key steps to take: Educate and support team members who are working with data on how to

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/data/data-ethics-risk-and-privacy

Support & learning

How to deliver digital services, tackle digital exclusion and develop digital skills HR information,eLearning Learn at your own pace, and at a time that suits you with these free modules Templates, model policies,& checklists Search SCVO's archive of useful templates, model policies & checklists SCVO Trustee Network,setting up or running a voluntary sector organisation Find out more Upcoming events Infrastructure support,Scotland’s Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) Networks Make the most of professional connections and peer support

https://scvo.scot/support

How to be digital in community learning and development

discusses new guidance to help community and learning development organisations make good and safe use of digital

https://tfn.scot/opinion/digital-technology-principles-for-community-learning-and-development-sector

Cost of living crisis: SCVO and Volunteer Scotland briefing for MPs

In the first instance, the publication online of a clear policy statement relating to the impact on Work,The DWP have produced a policy statement on this issue but have not permitted its publication online.,and guidesoffer a one stop digital gateway to anyone looking for volunteer opportunitiessupport organisations,Latto, Policy Officer (sarah.latto@volunteerscotland.org.uk) Scotland's voluntary sector Scotland relies,organisations employ over 135,000 paid staff – a third more than the 100,000 staff employed in the digital

https://scvo.scot/p/55743/2022/11/29/cost-of-living-crisis-scvo-and-volunteer-scotland-briefing-for-mps

The UK Growth Plan 2022 and the Energy Bill Relief Scheme

The UK Government also explains that: ‘…for some policies, such as Investment Zones, full details on,Digital Later this year, the UK Government will set out its plans on how it will further support digital,infrastructure projects that the government will prioritise for acceleration, across transport, energy and digital,SPICe also published a blog considering the impact on Scotland. What’s next?,Policy & Public Affairs Officer, SCVO Jason.henderson@scvo.scot

https://scvo.scot/p/54109/2022/09/28/the-uk-growth-plan-2022-and-the-energy-bill-relief-scheme

Government told to find out why charities aren’t making best use of technology

Senior executives from Google and Twitter tell House of Lords committee on charities digital technology

https://tfn.scot/news/government-told-to-find-out-why-charities-arent-making-best-use-of-technolo

SCVO response to the Finance & Public Administration Committee: Scotland's public finances in 2023-24 - the impact of the cost of living and public service reform

Our policy team work closely with the voluntary sector, the Scottish Government, COSLA, and the Scottish,Our submission draws on evidence from: SCVO support services (funding, digital, membership support, and,SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 21-22. ,The people most likely to be supported by public services are also those most likely to be digitally,SCVO’s thought-leadership blog series highlights the economic return on investment generated from public

https://scvo.scot/p/52616/2022/08/19/scvo-response-to-the-finance-public-administration-committee-scotlands-public-finances-in-2023-24-the-impact-of-the-cost-of-living-and-public-service-reform

Kids Company: What lessons can we learn?

This is supported by the new digital SCVO Good Governance Checkup which guides you through the principles,areas where you can improve, and giving you a personalised action plan with links to further resources, policies

https://scvo.scot/p/48978/2022/02/18/kids-company-what-lessons-can-we-learn

How to digitally dig your charity out of a hole

Jim Bowes says digital communications offers charities plenty of opportunity to rebuild public trust

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-to-digitally-dig-your-charity-out-of-a-hole

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