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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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An Economy for All report #economyforall

, Britain Today, Economic and Social Research Council (2007).,[xvii] WORKING FOR THE FEW: Political capture and economic inequality, Oxfam briefing note (2014).,[xxxix] See http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/our-work/poverty-in-the-uk/humankind-index.,[xlvi] Citizen’s Income: A brief introduction, Citizen’s Income Trust (2013).,[xlviii] Citizen’s Income: A brief introduction, Citizen’s Income Trust (2013), p8.

https://scvo.scot/p/4705/2014/05/07/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall

Protecting Our Interests: Scotland’s Response to the UK Government and EU’s Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) have developed a series of briefings covering a range of,Some charities have pointed out that the services they provide – particularly in the field of medical research,British Heart Foundation, for example, pointed to the £62 million worth of research they carry out in,exodus of Principal Investigators (PIs) – individuals who leverage funding, administer grants and lead research,sizesour governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board and policy

https://scvo.scot/p/27940/2018/12/04/scottish-government-debate-protecting-our-interests-scotlands-response-to-the-uk-government-and-eus-withdrawal-agreement-and-political-declaration

Bills and Amendments: what, why and how

how can the sector effectively engage with the Scottish Parliament’s Bill process to progress their policy,Last month SCVO’s Policy Officers Network met with the Scottish Parliament Legislation Team to find out,The view of Committee members of the Bill is likely to be influenced by evidence and briefings.,Again, members will be supported by evidence and briefings.,Make the party researchers of the parties you wish to engage, aware of the amendment.

https://scvo.scot/p/28190/2018/12/17/bills-and-amendments-what-why-and-how

Scottish Government Debate – Contribution of EU Nationals

Some charities have pointed out that the services they provide – particularly in the field of medical research,British Heart Foundation, for example, pointed to the £62 million worth of research they carry out in,exodus of Principal Investigators (PIs) – individuals who secure funding, administer grants and lead research,Citizen Rights The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) have developed a series of briefings covering,While the third sector can do little to influence immigration policy, we believe that as employers and

https://scvo.scot/p/28241/2018/12/20/scottish-government-debate-contribution-of-eu-nationals

Digital Inclusion Briefing

Recent research by Citizens Advice Scotland found that only 25% of clients could apply online for a benefit,Further reading To explore the issues raised in this briefing further, we would suggest reading: SCVO,SCVO (2018) – Briefing on affordable internet Our briefing paper on the issues related to the affordability,Advice Scotland (2018) - Disconnected: Understanding Digital Inclusion and Improving Access Recent research,sizesour governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board and policy

https://scvo.scot/p/27369/2018/10/29/digital-inclusion-briefing

Meeting with the Opposition

SCVO’s Policy Officers Network.,who will share their party’s approach to policy making.,To make this connection the team recommend sharing briefings etc. with Gordon Hector who will share briefings,The team then have 24 hours to prepare a briefing.,What makes a good briefing?

https://scvo.scot/p/25840/2018/07/31/meeting-with-the-opposition

Minority Government, an opportunity for both the opposition and influencers

This was the key message from our most recent Meet the Researchers event at which SCVO’s Policy Officers,The seven strong research team, led by Head of Policy, Michael Sharpe, highlighted that during periods,Produce a good briefing.,briefing are much sought after by MSPs and their teams.,The team also stressed a need to ensure briefings get to the research team (time to up-date those mailing

https://scvo.scot/p/26659/2018/09/24/minority-government-an-opportunity-for-both-the-opposition-and-influencers

Top tips for highlighting your policy priorities to the SNP

SCVO’s Policy Officers Network.,Do share your briefing with SPiCE SPiCE prepare briefings on everything.,Briefings shared with SPiCE may be cited in their briefs which are highlighted to all MSPs and researchers,Keen to highlight new policy concerns to the SNP?,Let the research team know.

https://scvo.scot/p/25405/2018/05/31/top-tips-for-highlighting-your-policy-priorities-to-the-snp

Budget (Scotland) (No.2) Bill - stage 1 debate

SCVO briefing to Scottish Parliament 31 January 2018 Our position Income tax cuts for the low paid will,Scottish Government must use the benefits system to really dig into poverty alleviation: as today’s research,Briefing in detail Ahead of today’s Scottish Parliament debate on the Budget, SCVO and others in our,That research can be found on IPPR’s website.,Contact Jenny Bloomfield Policy team Email: politicalengagement@scvo.scot Tel: 0131 474 8000

https://scvo.scot/p/24092/2018/01/31/budget-scotland-no-2-bill-stage-1-debate

Gender equality - it’s not a girl thing

So what can those in policy roles do to enable progress towards gender equality?,Recognising this, SCVO Policy and Public Affairs team and the SCVO Policy Committee are looking forward,to training from Dr Angela O’Hagan on the Gendered Analysis of Policy Proposals.,Going forward, we will try to consider the gendered impact of policy proposals across all of our policy

https://scvo.scot/p/24618/2018/03/08/gender-equality-its-not-a-girl-thing

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