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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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Letter to John Swinney, First Minister: Autumn Budget 2024 – employers’ National Insurance contributions

I welcome the support of your government in calling for the UK Government to meet the costs of the policy,As you will be aware, many voluntary organisations deliver essential services and support for people,For example: Four Square (Scotland) is a local Edinburgh charity supporting people who face homelessness,they can afford a cost of living salary increase for staff in April 2025; or whether they need to cut posts,, rehabilitates and releases wild animals, works in communities providing pet food and veterinary support

https://scvo.scot/p/95038/2024/11/12/letter-to-john-swinney-first-minister-autumn-budget-2024-employers-national-insurance-contributions

#RunningCostsCrisis

security essential for a sustainable voluntary sector which can survive the running costs crisis, support,people through the cost-of-living crisis, offer Fair Work, support volunteers, and deliver quality outcomes,discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/runningcostscrisis

The five challenges

There are also voucher schemes to support people who may never be able to access fixed-line superfast,However, given the technical nature of these schemes and solutions, access to support is likely to be,partnership approach which recognises that the financial burden of internet access is crucial in supporting,There remains a need for long term data gifting schemes to support those experiencing sustained digital,This should include how to support people to access Government broadband voucher schemes.

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/roadmap/the-five-challenges-3

Guide to low-cost digital

and licencing Hardware and devices Cloud vs using your own hardware Software Skills, training and support,the office, some organisations have ended up doubling the amount of devices they need to buy and support,Retiring PCs and switching to laptops and desktop docks can make things simpler – allowing you to support,You can also access free digital support from a range of sources.,For example, In a funding bid that includes costs for a staff post, make sure you also include all digital

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/guides/guide-to-low-cost-digital

Public service reform

discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/public-service-reform

Rates

discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support

https://scvo.scot/policy/better-regulation/rates

Digital: The Oldest New Thing

To quote a blog post from 21 years ago, ‘the best technology is invisible’.,And we've seen huge progress in that time, with many organisations using our support to digitally transform,Surfing the next wave We will keep supporting organisations as they work out the best way to drive sustainable

https://scvo.scot/p/91949/2024/06/11/digital-the-oldest-new-thing

Returning to the workplace

Supporting Occupational Medicine have multiple resources available, including a person-based risk assessment,Individual health and safety Returning to the workplace after a significant period of time, especially in a post-pandemic

https://scvo.scot/support/hr/employee-engagement-culture/returning-to-the-workplace

Access to banking

discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support

https://scvo.scot/policy/better-regulation/banking

National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET)

discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/nset