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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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SCVO Impact Report 2022/23

Our members sit at the very heart of SCVO and play an active role in shaping our work.,Management support provided for 870 laptops and machines 84% workplace occupancy rate Salesforce Our,the things we did: We went veggie - all catering in our networking spaces was vegetarianWe provided water,fountains and encouraged delegates to bring a re-fillable water bottleWe offered a discount on hot drinks,data, and who were able to be skilled-up on how to use the internet to shop for the best prices and deals

https://scvo.scot/about/work/impact

SCVO Impact Report 2021/22

We’ve been there for our members and the wider sector, with resources, advice and support; we’ve told,must have the confidence and resilience to hold true to our values and purpose as we navigate stormy waters,Our members sit at the very heart of SCVO and play an active role in shaping our work.,responses 7 committee appearances by SCVO staff 13 SCVO policy events and training sessions SCVO highly rated,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

Shelter workers begin balloting for strike action

Three per cent on pay for Shelter’s workers when real living costs run at more than four times that rate

https://tfn.scot/news/shelter-workers-begin-balloting-for-strike-action

Consultation on water and sewerage charges exemption scheme

rates exemption scheme.,The way the scheme has developed has caused a great deal of confusion and uncertainty for many organisations,with our members which are affecting third sector organisations.,to water use.,Conclusion We welcome the reform of the water rates exemption scheme and in particular the removal of

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

SCVO response: Smith Commission

may be gains from aligning welfare benefits with devolved powers, there were concerns raised by some members,Some charity utility reliefs such as water rates, non-domestic rates and property transaction fees are,In discussion with the UK Charity Tax Group, of which SCVO is a management committee member, there was,VAT, including partial and zero-rates on certain products is subject to EU rules and therefore there,allowing hypothetical comparators in equal pay cases and setting pay audit requirements; provision to deal

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

Casting off politics to concentrate on knitting

On Tuesday I got through a huge amount of knitting at a conference on water rates.,, and last month I turned out this fine Arran wool jumper whist introducing Nicola Sturgeon to some members

https://scvo.scot/p/5697/2014/09/04/casting-off-politics-to-concentrate-on-knitting

Community Capacity & Resilience Fund - Interim Report

financial coaching sessions, and allowing an island community to access the nearest shop across the water,They are extremely aware of the issues that vulnerable people are dealing with and therefore they are,of our society, and we in the voluntary sector need to be better placed to deal with this to support,He received the low rate mobility and middle rate care components.,Resultantly, he was told that he was ineligible to receive PIP at any rate.

https://scvo.scot/p/11825/2016/02/29/community-capacity-resilience-fund-interim-report

Finding some glimmers of hope from 2022 - SCVO policy & public affairs

Six years into my time here, there remains an ever constant need to deal with new policies and challenges,We've spent the last 18 months banging the drum for a fairer deal on funding for the sector, most recently,crucial economic groups lead to the appointment of Ewan Aitken, Chief Executive of Cyrenians, as a member,At the end of 2021, SCVO was one of the highest-rated organisations for awareness and regard in an annual,consultations, inquiries, and bills that policy professionals will meet in the early part of next year is eye-watering

https://scvo.scot/p/56514/2022/12/22/finding-some-glimmers-of-hope-from-2022-scvo-policy-public-affairs