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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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Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

TFN's guide to charity election manifestos

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants

Briefing: Scottish Government debate on human rights

vulnerable and struggling to participate in society and the economy on an equal footing e.g. three year,and the wider third sector about how social care is developing.,With the ability to create social security policy, even on a relatively small scale, how can governments,Senior Citizens Network and others through our Highlands and Islands Equality Forum (HIEF) to deliver,References [i] http://www.cpag.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/14-05%20Sanctions%20Stats%20Briefing%20

https://scvo.scot/p/6695/2014/11/10/briefing-scottish-government-debate-on-human-rights

Expert Working Group on Welfare – Phase 2 Call for Evidence

In-work poverty will remain a significant challenge regardless of next year’s vote.,For example: “Demographic change is bringing about a fundamental shift in how we all live, work and care,Other approaches support social cooperative groups delivering ‘welfare services’.,Furthermore, universal serves give the middle-class a stake in the social security system and removes,[xxx] http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/feb/20/work-programme-success-creaming-parking [xxxi

https://scvo.scot/p/2912/2013/12/16/2912

The war on the Commonweal: taking a stand in 2014

on working class people [1].,and job security – zero hours contracts- casualised labour.,There was a sense of disapproval that I was mocking something that was going to “deliver” services more,Nye Bevan, the Welsh post-war Minister, described the NHS “an act of collective goodwill” - a phrase,References accessed 20 November 2013 [1] http://www.sead.org.uk/about/30-years-of-action/cathy-mccormack

https://scvo.scot/p/2963/2014/01/08/the-war-on-the-commonweal-taking-a-stand-in-2014

Call for Evidence, Welfare Reform Committee - The Future of Social Security

of social security powers.,control over parts of the social security system.,Key Messages/Conclusion Throughout our work with the sector in examining the future of social security,There are welcome moves to open up the debate about how we use new social security powers e.g. dialogue,We believe that people who know about and have experience of social security can often be the ones who

https://scvo.scot/p/10048/2015/08/31/call-for-evidence-welfare-reform-committee-the-future-of-social-security

SCVO response to FoI Reform Bill consultation (Katy Clark MSP)

Voluntary organisations provide tailored support in local communities, deliver vital services and work,years.,with information requests about their organisation’s work as part of targeted campaigns.,About Scotland’s voluntary sector Scotland relies heavily on its voluntary sector and volunteers to deliver,Many deliver vital services and work with some of Scotland’s most marginalised communities.

https://scvo.scot/p/58166/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-foi-reform-bill-consultation

SCVO response to Access to Information Rights consultation (Scottish Government)

Voluntary organisations provide tailored support in local communities, deliver vital services and work,years.,with information requests about their organisation’s work as part of targeted campaigns.,About Scotland’s voluntary sector Scotland relies heavily on its voluntary sector and volunteers to deliver,Many deliver vital services and work with some of Scotland’s most marginalised communities.

https://scvo.scot/p/58210/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-access-to-information-rights-consultation

SCVO submission to the Finance Committee on Scotland's public finances

About the Scottish voluntary sector Scotland’s voluntary organisations are focused on delivering vital,To secure the essential services our sector provides for the future, and to deliver a fair and equal,The sector has a rich history of doing just that – see SCVO’s ‘Charities, Scotland & Holyrood: 20 Years,Delivering Change’ - and most recently the report, “If not now, when?”,post-pandemic.

https://scvo.scot/p/44755/2021/08/12/scvo-submission-to-the-finance-committee-on-scotlands-public-finances

Freedom of Information extension of coverage

OSCR is currently seeking changes to primary legislation to increase the transparency and accountability,On 20 June 2018, the Scottish Parliament agreed that the Scottish Government should consult on proposals,the first such engagement to address the government’s stated intention back in 2017, more than two years,The time limit of 20-working days to respond to a request is simply unworkable across a sector with such,Paul Bradley Policy and Campaigns Officer Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair

https://scvo.scot/p/33704/2019/12/04/freedom-of-information-extension-of-coverage

SCVO submission to the House of Lords: lessons from coronavirus

and advocating for social change, not only in Scotland but as part of cross-border charities that operate,isolation, social care, food security, support for people with specific conditions)help Scotland, and,Firstport, Social Investment Scotland and Corra Foundation work together to deliver the Third Sector,It is being delivered through local authorities and voluntary sector organisations working together,,We have also learned from the initial response to the pandemic about what works and what could be improved

https://scvo.scot/p/39501/2020/07/10/scvo-submission-to-the-house-of-lords-lessons-from-coronavirus