SCVO is constantly promoting the policy agenda for the voluntary sector by working with the sector to prepare responses to consultations, lobbying decision makers and promoting the needs of the sector.  Part of this activity can also be campaigning for change and recent activities have included the campaign for the reform of Charity Law.  SCVO is currently actively working on:

    
                            
Red Tape - Cut it out: The cost of red tape and bureaucracy is costing charities and other voluntary organisations millions in wasted staff time and needless administration. Some organisations have to answer multiple regulatory authorities and funders – most wanting much the same information but in different formats and timescales. The SCVO Red Tape - Cut it Out campaign is aimed at changing the regulatory and funding environment to allow organisations in Scotland to flourish and grow. The campaign started in November 2005 and will continue until the right regulatory environment is established. If you would like any information on this campaign, or if you are currently experiencing needless red tape, contact russell.gunson@scvo.org.uk.