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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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FAQs

Like banks, credit unions accept deposits and make loans to their members.,Credit Union Payments To help our members use the best possible means of payment into their credit union,Credit Union Loans The Credit Union will consider loan applications from members for any worthwhile purpose,The credit committee who deal with loan applications, and the supervisory committee who audit the internal,Banking, members can access information on their Credit Union accounts.

https://scvo.scot/services/credit-union/faqs

Workers at Shelter win 7% pay rise after strike

Workers at Shelter took part in strike action late last year, with more than 600 staff taking part in the walkout. 

https://tfn.scot/news/workers-at-shelter-win-7-pay-rise-after-strike

Trade unions and charity to lead cost of living crisis summit

STUC general secretary, Roz Foyer, called for the “largest broad alliance” to unite in seeking urgent support for those most in need across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/trade-unions-and-charity-to-lead-cost-of-living-crisis-summit

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector Monday 13 July

News around the country on how the sector is responding to the pandemic #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/news/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-monday-13-july

EU working together to battle Covid-19

Luca Jahier says people across Europe must work together to ensure communities are supported through the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/opinion/eu-working-together-to-battle-covid-19

Consultation on water and sewerage charges exemption scheme

The way the scheme has developed has caused a great deal of confusion and uncertainty for many organisations,Rateable value A number of members have concerns that using rateable value as a significant factor in,third sector organisations in the scheme for the first time is one to which SCVO has have given a great deal,This would allow bodies such as Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs), housing associations and credit,unions to obtain the exemption while also ensuring a level of validation is in place.

https://scvo.scot/p/4121/2014/02/14/consultation-on-water-and-sewerage-charges

Briefing paper: Affordable internet

including the Scottish Government, UK Government, local authorities (including through City Regional Deals,), and the European Union.,The Department for Work and Pensions, for example, plans for 80% of Universal Credit applications to,We have over 1,900 members who range from individuals and grassroots groups, to Scotland-wide organisations,organisation for the sector SCVO: has the largest Scotland-wide membership from the sector – our 1,900 members

https://scvo.scot/p/25174/2018/05/01/affordable-internet

SCVO response to the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee

and it is good to be able to contribute to the household income and bills with my wages” (St Macher Credit,Union, Aberdeen).,lever in additional funds/links to sustain opportunities wider outcomes (e.g. for employee’s family members,)We know there are inequalities and actively seek voluntary sector employers who are best placed to deal

https://scvo.scot/p/39816/2020/08/03/scvo-response-to-the-economy-energy-and-fair-work-committee

SCVO response to Scottish Parliament Finance and Constitution Committee

Along with our community of 2,000+ members, we believe that charities, social enterprises, and voluntary,committees to more than 6,000 social enterprises, nearly 25,000 registered national charities, and over 100 credit,unions.,referendum, and ever since the result was known, SCVO has been working closely and consistently with members,and protections to either achieve a competitive economic advantage, or as the price of future trade deals

https://scvo.scot/p/39883/2020/08/07/scvo-response-to-scottish-parliament-finance-and-constitution-committee

Voluntary sector resilience in the wake of Covid-19

We must not laud the ability of voluntary organisations to deal with the uncertainty of short-term funding,In 2019, the Equalities and Human Rights Committee heard a great deal about the impact of short-term,,Along with our community of 2,700+ members, we believe that charities, social enterprises, and voluntary,committees to more than 6,000 social enterprises, nearly 25,000 registered national charities, and over 100 credit,unions.

https://scvo.scot/p/47280/2021/12/01/voluntary-sector-resilience-in-the-wake-of-covid-19