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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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Essential digital skills

and media links I can log in remotely to my email and other work-related communication tools I can post,and security is still one of the prevailing reasons people are offline, and so the importance of supporting,What support does this individual need to achieve the greatest benefits to them of being online, whilst,guidance, such as in relation to a specific online risk; Offering additional technical safeguard support,, e.g. help setting up certain parental controls; Devoting additional time or resources to supporting

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/inclusion/doing-digital-inclusion/approach/digital-champions/essential-digital-skills

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

Safeguarding in digital, fundraising and overseas

Safeguarding is something you should consider in all areas of your work, when you're assessing risk and responding to any issues. In this section, we look at some specific areas where you should think about safeguarding, along with pointers of what to think about.

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/safeguarding/safeguarding-in-digital-fundraising-and-overseas

Briefing to MPs: 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.,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/97691/2025/03/12/briefing-to-mps-national-insurance-contributions-bill

Your hall online

The digital and online world offers lots of possibilities for your village hall, so it’s worth investing some time thinking about. If this feels like a gap in your knowledge or experience, you could look at getting a trustee involved who has digital skills and confidence. Here...

https://scvo.scot/support/village-community-halls/digital/your-hall-online

SCVO response to Scottish Labour's Policy Forum

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

Wave ten - spring 2025

Introduction This paper presents the key findings from the ten wave of the Scottish third sector tracker, data for which was collected in February-March 2025. The Tracker collects panel data from Scottish third sector organisations to give current insights into the health of the...

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker/wave-10

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.,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

Society

inequalities to a rise in societal unrest. https://youtu.be/m5xpv8i9YIs Prompts for planning Sources of support,engagement and culture and inclusive recruitment Flexibility Works provides a range of free resources to support,flexible working For support around volunteering, contact Volunteer Scotland or your local volunteer,centre Goodmoves can support with recruitment of trustees and paid staff William Grant Foundation have,collated sources of support and information on wellbeing in the voluntary sector workforce Join us at

https://scvo.scot/support/shifting-sands/society

Briefing to Scottish MPs: Employment Rights 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