of a buzzword over the last year, with commitments in last year’s budget, the Scottish Government’s policy,economically active, work with 1.2 million volunteers, and undertake vital environmental and medical research,Read our Budget response here and our briefing here.

of your funding, and find new sources How to look after your staff Contact the Information Service Policy,We continue to brief MSPs in Holyrood and MPs in Westminster on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis,We briefed MSPs ahead of the Scottish Budget.,Last year MSPs used our briefings to secure commitments to multi-year funding from the Cabinet Secretary,Fundraising has collected guidance and information about generating income, good fundraising practice and research

police and health professionals have argued that increasing the price is one of the most cost-effective policy,Focus Scotland and others helped rebut these claims and built political and public support by providing briefings,on the evidence, undertaking research, meeting with decision makers, and by keeping the issue in the

was pleased to be able to speak on SCVO’s Fair Funding calls at the beginning of Monday’s breakfast briefing,has not just vocally supported our Fair Funding calls but has incorporated them within their chosen policy

SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 22-23.,Scottish Government and local government must fully integrate the sector into economic strategy and policy,Responding to fiscal and wider policy challenges in the Committee’s remit Scotland’s voluntary sector,months are likely to bring, we strongly recommend that the Scottish Government offer: Winter support: Brief,’s Fairer Funding principles with SCVO’s definition of Fair Funding – developed through significant research

Shockingly, recent research by CCPS reveals a 20% pay gap between NHS support workers and voluntary sector,organisations and organisations in the sector excel on many Fair Work aspects, as shown in the recent research

The Scottish Government’s policy prospectus, New leadership - A fresh start, committed to delivering,As a result of these pressures, this year the Poverty Alliance’s Challenge Poverty Week policy asks echo,’s Fairer Funding principles with SCVO’s definition of Fair Funding – developed through significant research

Read our Spring Statement response.Read the Spring Statement Briefing from SCVO and Volunteer Scotland

Our policy team were dedicated to building important relationships with key policy-makers to make sure,SCVO policy-driven interactions 19 SCVO policy briefings and consultation responses 5 committee appearances,prospectus Strengthened partnerships with Volunteer Scotland and the TSI Scotland Network through joint briefings,In the last year, we worked with partner organisations to carry out research and develop thinking around,and influencers. 1,000 articles published 1 million page views Research to shape the future In 2022/

Our policy team were dedicated to building important relationships with key policy-makers to make sure,SCVO policy-driven interactions 20 SCVO policy briefings and consultation responses 7 committee appearances,and influencers. 1,000 articles published 1 million page views Research to shape the future SCVO’s Third,Scottish Government, The National Lottery Community Fund and The William Grant Foundation) comprises research,directly with the voluntary sector. 600 voluntary sector participants 187 new reports The findings of this research