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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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Smith Commission - SCVO interim response

Others such as JSA have been discussed because of concurrent debates about the devolution of employment,childcare, housing, health and social care.,Its paper ‘Improving the Lives of Refugees in Scotland after the Referendum’ discussed the devolution,We also hope that these initial thoughts will form part of the Commission’s discussions with the political,We would be happy to contribute further if required.

https://scvo.scot/p/6295/2014/10/10/smith-commission-scvo-interim-response

Parents – units of economic activity or raisers of the next generation?

http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/employability-social-justice-and-contribution-discussion-paper/employabilityScotland,For these reasons, SCVO’s discussion paper Employability, social justice and contribution is both timely,paper it is proposed that the economic and social value of parents, carers, volunteers and others who,contribute through means other than employment is not only recognised but prized.,It is arguable that their consequent contribution to the Treasury would not outweigh the social value

https://scvo.scot/p/10214/2015/09/23/parents-units-of-economic-activity-or-raisers-of-the-next-generation

Finance Committee Inquiry into Scottish Rate of Income Tax

Our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to this consultation and would like to contribute,Whilst some might feel that the tax system is not the remit of the third sector, without discussing what,without answering this question, it will be almost impossible for any political party to have complex discussions,in all its forms, see our public discussion paper on employability, social justice and contribution.,benefit of contributing where we can.

https://scvo.scot/p/10032/2015/08/28/finance-committee-inquiry-into-scottish-rate-of-income-tax

Scottish Affairs Committee Inquiry: Work of the Scottish Affairs Committee

SCVO explored some of the options for digital parliament approaches in its discussion paper on democracy,Security & Employability Social security is a massive issue for our sector, not only due to the reforms,Human Rights The Committee could consider how UK equality law affects devolved areas such as housing, employment,and justice, appreciating how the impact may differ from other parts of the UK and suggesting how more,change in the conversation around tax to ensure that priority is not given to the desires of those who contribute

https://scvo.scot/p/10034/2015/08/31/scottish-affairs-committee-inquiry-work-of-the-scottish-affairs-committee

SCVO 2016 Holyrood Manifesto - Key Themes

What we would like to see: Discussion of the role of our tax system.,discussion paper.,This paper concluded that while paid employment remains one of the best ways in which people can take,SCVO believes that we need to value all forms of contribution, not just jobs, and to tailor support to,New Social Security Powers How new powers might be used has been the subject of ongoing discussions throughout

https://scvo.scot/p/10549/2015/11/05/scvo-2016-holyrood-manifesto-key-themes

Creating a Fairer Scotland: Employability Support - SCVO Response

- key points from a recent SCVO discussion paper and associated discussion with the third sector on,Rethinking employability - Reflections on and learning from current debates SCVO discussion paper SCVO,’s recently published discussion paper has identified key themes and principles with the aim of stimulating,The key here is to value all forms of contribution, not just jobs, and to tailor support to each citizen,These include Skills, Housing, Justice, Health, Drugs, Alcohol, Social Care and Veterans support.

https://scvo.scot/p/10328/2015/10/12/creating-a-fairer-scotland-employability-support-scvo-response

#Employability special - work, worth and a fairer Scotland

reaction of virtually anyone with experience of work capability assessments when advised they should discuss,our work to support thousands of the city’s carers - that Volunteer Glasgow very much welcomes SCVO’s discussion,paper, “Employability, Social Justice and Contribution”.,We would urge you to consider the paper, to share your own views at the earliest possible opportunity,and contribute to the national conversations on how we can achieve a fairer Scotland.

https://scvo.scot/p/10227/2015/09/24/right-on-the-money-work-worth-and-a-fairer-scotland

Contributing to society and the big #employability debate

Last month SCVO published a discussion paper on rethinking Scotland’s approach to getting people job,This includes responsibility for the Work Programme for long-term unemployed, Work Choice for people,Our paper therefore took a different approach.,most effective way they can, whether as volunteers, carers, activists, students, social entrepreneurs,Our paper appears to have resonated with many people in our sector, and we have now started to host a

https://scvo.scot/p/10254/2015/09/30/contributing-to-society-and-the-big-employability-debate

SCVO Briefing - Scottish Labour Employment Debate

In our discussion paper ‘An Economy for All’ we suggest four guiding principles which should underpin,In our recent discussion paper on employability and social justice we argue that: “….our economy is characterised,We must also recognise that an individual’s form of contribution, or employability needs, may change,post-referendum, and a confident and respected parliament and government.,We now have national conversations on social justice, employability and fair work, and further devolution

https://scvo.scot/p/10257/2015/09/30/scvo-briefing-scottish-labour-employment-debate