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
https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding
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
https://scvo.scot/p/96677/2025/01/23/scvo-response-to-scottish-labours-policy-forum
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.
https://scvo.scot/p/96605/2025/01/22/briefing-to-house-of-lords-national-insurance-contributions-bill
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.,Will we have to disinvest in training, development and support? Will we have to cut pay?,Every cut will impact on the number of people we can support, the quality of the support we provide,,economy, and support people and communities across Scotland.
https://scvo.scot/p/95795/2024/12/10/scvo-briefing-to-uk-parliament-national-insurance-contributions-secondary-class-1-contributions-bill
Supporting and resourcing the sector to understand and implement the new people processes the Bill will,Ensuring grants and contracts the UK Government, their agencies, and other public bodies award, support,including; childcare, social care, emergency support, support into employment, housing, towards digital,they can afford a cost-of-living salary increase for staff in April 2025; or whether they need to cut posts,economy, and support people and communities across Scotland.
https://scvo.scot/p/96303/2025/01/09/briefing-to-scottish-mps-employment-rights-bill
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
https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/economy