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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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Planning for EU Exit (Brexit)

Telling your staff and volunteers about the advice and help available, such as the Scottish Government,Citizens Advice have a free and impartial helpline service – 0800 916 9847 - for EU citizens resident,SCVO campaigned against a no deal Brexit If you are an SCVO member our Professional Networks can help,More information and policy analysis can be found at the Scottish Centre on European Relations, an independent

https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/planning-for-eu-exit-brexit

SCVO Impact Report 2021/22

We’ve been there for our members and the wider sector, with resources, advice and support; we’ve told,tackling the climate emergency, how to improve equality, diversity and inclusion, how to mitigate our own financial,sector Advice and support from our information and customer services teams During another hugely challenging,people aged 65+ and living with long term conditions to take the steps needed to live well, safely and independently,Dealing with European funding for the sector at a Scottish Government, UK Government and EU level has

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact-2021-22

Balancing GDPR with core activity is an ongoing challenge for charities

Mark Chynoweth advises on how charities can ensure GDPR compliance without negative impact on core activities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/balancing-gdpr-with-core-activity-an-ongoing-challenge-for-charities

Scottish neurodiversity charity welcomes new trustees to board

Salvesen Mindroom Centre has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board.  

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-neurodiversity-charity-welcomes-new-trustees-to-board

Review of National Outcomes 2023 - SCVO response to call for evidence

These figures all come before the significant pay deals offered to public service workers based in the,the NPF beyond the National Outcomes from various scrutiny bodies, including the Scottish Parliament, independent,demonstrates a commitment to listening to, engaging with, and implementing recommendations from the independent,various aspects, including organisational challenges, service demand, costs, staff and volunteers, financial,SCVO represents the sector at a national level and provides advice and services to voluntary organisations

https://scvo.scot/p/60157/2023/06/12/review-of-national-outcomes-2023-scvo-response-to-call-for-evidence

SCVO response: Smith Commission

However, to date the third sector has not explored what any financial settlement may look at, hence,,allowing hypothetical comparators in equal pay cases and setting pay audit requirements; provision to deal,government would in effect ‘contract’ the Scottish Government to deliver accommodation, advocacy & advice,Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland Jamie Livingstone, Oxfam Scotland Jeanette Campbell, Citizens Advice,Union Michael Keating, University of Aberdeen Michelle McCrindle, Food Train Moira Tasker, Citizens Advice

https://scvo.scot/p/6582/2014/11/03/scvo-response-smith-commission

Minutes of the 70th Annual General Meeting | November 2013

He encouraged delegates not to get fixated on the independence referendum.,It found that there were significant gaps in the provisions that were needed - gaps in advice, advocacy,financial confidence.,and to give people space to lay out their hopes and fears for the future, whatever the decision on independence,The Convener reflected that she had probably given the impression that SCVO was a very serious place, dealing

https://scvo.scot/p/6744/2014/11/17/minutes-of-the-70th-annual-general-meeting-november-2013

Successful applications to the Community Capacity & Resilience Fund phase two

advice.,independent, impartial, free and confidential advice and support to residents of the Clydesdale area,What this project will do raise awareness within the community of the need to be in a position to deal,Many of the course modules deal with the effect of poverty and inequality.,We will equip individuals with the skills to live independently of foodbank provision once the identified

https://scvo.scot/p/14329/2017/01/18/successful-applications-to-the-community-capacity-resilience-fund-phase-two

SCVO response to the Scottish Government’s Social Security Consultation

prevent individuals from being sanctioned and, when appeals to adverse decisions are being made, provide financial,other tendered contracts, such as the poorly administered Concentrix contract which has created a great deal,Independent advice and scrutiny Q: Do you think that there is a need for an independent body to be set,is more reflective of family size and recognises those on the lowest incomes will face significant financial,As such, the Scottish Government needs to invest in independent advice and advocacy to help individuals

https://scvo.scot/p/14097/2016/11/29/scvo-response-to-the-scottish-governments-social-security-consultation

Taking on welfare reform | Conference report

affordable credit/access to financial services 2.,Moira Tasker, Citizens’ Advice Edinburgh Public awareness/engagement: “Independent forecasts predict,associations and other community-led associations will play an important role in making sure all community members,John Dickie, Child Poverty Action Group Independent forecasts predict that tens of thousands of children,needs of the people who will be affected or join up in partnership with others who can support their members

https://scvo.scot/p/2622/2012/12/09/taking-on-welfare-reform-conference-report