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

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

We’re keen to ensure that we continue to build support for our calls and keep the urgent need for Fair,This document has been developed to support organisations across the sector who wish to echo our calls,discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support

One of the challenges of running a village or community hall is looking after the building itself. You might be looking after an old building that needs repairs, a new building that has issues or even a heritage building that means there are restrictions on what you can do. This...

We help our family, friends and colleagues and those we care about and support make the most of the online,Think of a time when you've supported someone to do something online or when you've shown someone how,It can also feel like a big responsibility and this guide is here to help support you.,You may have most of the digital skills to offer support to others, but if you’re not sure, it’s important,It can be someone helping a parent use video calling on their phone, a support worker helping someone

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

organisational closures are becoming more common. https://youtu.be/00_zQvQdmGI Prompts for planning Sources of support,For support with financial management, visit the SCVO web pages on Finance and Business Management If,they are impacting on organisations across the sector Third sector organisations can seek emergency support,Enterprise, Scottish Community Alliance, Development Trust Association Scotland and CEIS using the crisis support

they can afford a cost-of-living salary increase for staff in April 2025; or whether they need to cut posts,Supporting between 8,000 and 12,000 people at any one time.,Every cut will impact on the number of people we can support, the quality of the support we provide,,and, also, those who work to deliver these much needed support services.,economy, and support people and communities across Scotland.

Undertaking safeguarding activities reduces the risk of harm and abuse for your team and all the children and adults you work with. However, there can still be worries that someone in contact with the organisation is struggling or experiencing abuse, neglect or exploitation...

If implemented, these would support a thriving voluntary sector, strong public services, and resilient,Our sector urgently needs Fair Funding and streamlined procurement processes to support the essential,The current and next Scottish Government, post-2026, must prioritise addressing this.,Economy and Fair Work Committee post-legislative scrutiny of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014,: in 2024 the Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee carried out post-legislative scrutiny