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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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Membership

of the Scottish Charity Awards this year, but to win two of the categories (Campaign of the Year and Digital,mental health and not being able to access face to face services during the pandemic, we expanded to digital,platforms for our wellbeing services adding digital and telephone counselling, Zoom Coping with Change,workshops, befriending calls and a suite of digital self-help resources which have all been a major,By adding these digital services, we have become more accessible to people living in rural communities

https://scvo.scot/membership

Data protection (GDPR)

Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which mean you should make sure data is: used fairly, lawfully and transparently,online information on data protection provides useful information, training and signposting to various digital

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/facilities-management/legal/data-protection

The five challenges:

People being supported to build the confidence and motivation to safely engage digitally through trusted,Support by someone a learner knows, in a way that adds value to their lives, hobbies or interests, is,However, there is a broader need for digital services to be more transparent about any data privacy implications,Data privacy can be complex to understand, even for those in roles supporting people to get online.,and empower staff and volunteers to support people to get online confidently and safely.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/roadmap/the-five-challenges

Data ethics, risk, and privacy

And you also need to be clear and transparent about the limitations of data you are working with.Right,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,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

Pre-Budget Scrutiny Evidence: Social Justice and Social Security Committee

SCVO support services (funding, digital, membership support, and information).,Transparent funding is crucial, not only for voluntary organisations and scrutiny bodies, but also for,Similar calls for increased transparency have come from: The Finance and Public Administration Committee,to support accountability.,communities in England and communicate decision-making on these matters transparently.

https://scvo.scot/p/61863/2023/08/31/pre-budget-scrutiny-evidence-social-justice-and-social-security-committee

The future of SCVO: consulting on a new strategic approach

You might participate in our wide range of digital developments.,Our proposed purpose statement is: SCVO’s purpose is to support, promote and develop a confident voluntary,believe the voluntary sector is vital to Scotland’s economy and society, and that the sector should be supported,principles describe how we will achieve our purpose: The approach we take to developing our positions is transparent,therefore proposing to reframe our membership offer where people and organisations will join because they support

https://scvo.scot/about/work/the-future-of-scvo-consulting-on-a-new-strategic-approach

Guide to organisational change

here (ACAS) Redundancy Having a plan Having a plan will help you manage the redundancy process with transparency,All of the support offered through JFS will be delivered remotely to participants using digital communication,During the programme, every participant will be offered a minimum of 4 hours flexible 1-2-1 digital support,and the opportunity to join at least 1 digital group session.,to: · Minimum of two 1-2-1 sessions with a designated adviser · A minimum of one digital group session

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/guide-to-organisational-change

Careful now! Your emerging AI strategy 

In digital, we often talk about ‘failing fast’ – trying out a small pilot to gain insights and spot pitfalls,principles here are to always have a justifiable basis for any data processing, and to be completely transparent,It’s important to be transparent about your use of AI, and any limitations it might have.

https://scvo.scot/p/84589/2023/10/19/careful-now-your-emerging-ai-strategy

SCVO Briefing: Scottish Budget 2024/2025

At a time of clear need, this budget is an opportunity for the Scottish Government to support our sector,This investment should include a mix of short and long-term support enabling voluntary organisations,Ensure transparent monitoring and reporting on public sector funding of the voluntary sector.,scrutiny bodies, MSPs and Ministers can understand the impacts of commitments on voluntary organisations, transparent,, emergency support, support into employment, housing, and towards digital inclusion, and a huge range

https://scvo.scot/p/87246/2023/12/12/scvo-briefing-scottish-budget-2024-2025

Response to Equalities, Human Rights, and Civil Justice Committee pre-budget scrutiny: (The impact of the Scottish Budget on the public)

SCVO support services (funding, digital, membership support, and information).,vital services and support, offer Fair Work, support volunteers, and contribute to quality outcomes,Adopt a comprehensive approach to financial transparency around grant funding to support organisations,and wider support for people, families, and communities.,Transparency can be significantly boosted by publishing grant data in user-friendly formats.

https://scvo.scot/p/61732/2023/08/24/response-to-equalities-human-rights-and-civil-justice-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-the-impact-of-the-scottish-budget-on-the-public

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