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Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants
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4 May 2021
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TFN's guide to charity election manifestos
https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants
Recognising the voluntary sector's vital role in our economy
11 March 2024
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Here in Scotland politicians at national and local levels are supportive of a ‘wellbeing economy’ or,priority, but behind the rhetoric there is so far very little action in a country where the cost-of living crisis,The challenges faced by our sector are a result of societal and economic policy choices and we must work,organisations can help to reduce public expenditure, either by providing services in health, social care,The voluntary sector is about innovation, entrepreneurship, research and development, partnership and
https://scvo.scot/p/89154/2024/03/11/recognising-the-voluntary-sectors-vital-role-in-our-economy
SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the impact of human rights budgeting
9 September 2022
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Last October, SCVO gave evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee.,Our response will focus on those where SCVO can provide evidence. Priority 1.,A recent research report into net zero provision for voluntary organisations in Scotland by CEiS highlighted,the sector wrestling with a running costs crisis while the cost-of-living crisis fuels demand for services,Social care intermediaries regularly report organisations handing back contracts as funding does not
SCVO response to the Finance & Public Administration Committee: Scotland's public finances in 2023-24 - the impact of the cost of living and public service reform
19 August 2022
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to make Scotland a better place.,SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 21-22. ,Social care intermediaries regularly report organisations handing back contracts as funding does not,Scotland's NPF.,A recent research report into net zero provision for voluntary organisations in Scotland by CEiS highlighted
Sanctions briefing - SCVO appearance before Welfare Reform Committee
1 April 2014
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Across the third sector in Scotland, evidence of the devastation caused by sanctions, in many cases applied,Examples are highlighted in the Coalition of Care Providers in Scotland’s response to the Expert Working,diverts organisations from delivering preventative support services, as outlined by SCVO’s research,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO,[viii] Coalition of Care and Support Providers in Scotland , Response to Expert Working Group on Welfare
SCVO briefing: Scottish Government debate on welfare - 12 November 2014
12 November 2014
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SCVO is due to publish research at the end of November.,Working with community organisations from Easter Ross to Dumfries, our findings build on the developing evidence,this has placed on a wide range of third sector organisations as they aim to help families through crisis,Worryingly we see more people in crisis, with no or significantly reduced incomes.,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO
An Economy for All report #economyforall
7 May 2014
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As we all know, a few years ago an economic crisis hit the UK.,So it is important that tax policy here in Scotland – and globally through, for example, the ‘Robin Hood,of the issues discussed above, in particular those around recognising the value of unpaid work and care,Some Empirical Evidence, Easerlin (1974).,[xxxi] The performance of employee-owned businesses in Scotland: some preliminary empirical evidence,
https://scvo.scot/p/4705/2014/05/07/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall
Carers (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1 Briefing for Health and Sport Committee
22 April 2015
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their families face a “double whammy” of service and welfare cuts, there are too many people facing crisis,There is an increasing evidence base which shows the economic and social value of support to unpaid carers,may be devolved to Scotland, would be a missed opportunity to join up public policy – in ways suggested,[v] http://www.carersuk.org/for-professionals/policy/policy-library/state-of-caring-2014 [vi] http:/,/policy/policy-library/state-of-caring-2014 [viii]http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/News/Events/Documents
Coronavirus and its impact on the Scottish Voluntary Sector: a review of literature
Further evidence comes from Inspiring Scotland’s Covid-19 intelligence reports, which provide an overview,This is also the case when we look at evidence from Inspiring Scotland.,who provide unpaid care at home for family members or friends.,The evidence base for the impact that Covid-19 is having on Scotland’s voluntary sector is still emerging,https://scvo.scot/policy/evidence-library/2020-coronavirus-and-its-impact-on-the-scottish-voluntary-sector-what-do-we-know-so-far-may
The Future of Social Care in Scotland
23 May 2017
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evidence that is driving change.',to research, and has a positive impact on the lives of Scotland’s most vulnerable individuals and communities,Research by Eccles and Cunningham, commissioned by CCPS, found some evidence of work intensification,,Research has found that at least 59% of unpaid carers in Scotland are women and 74% of Carer’s Allowance,There should be attention given to the spectrum of social care, from prevention, to crisis intervention
https://scvo.scot/p/15370/2017/05/23/the-future-of-social-care-in-scotland