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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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The Gathering 2022: a round-up

beyond came together at Glasgow's SEC to enjoy a packed programme of over 80 workshops, seminars, and training,consumptionProcurement, production, use and circularity of materialsProduction, creation and waste of food,This year at the Gathering, we wanted to provoke conversation and to hear all about the positive work,makers and the people they make policy for.,of future decision-making”, with £100,000 investment from the Scottish Government pledged to develop training

https://scvo.scot/the-gathering/round-up-2022

Conversations and partnership in a new relationship with the European Union

Irene Oldfather looks forward to a new era of cooperation with Europe

https://tfn.scot/opinion/conversations-cooperation-and-partnership-in-a-new-relationship-with-the-european-union

Scotland’s child poverty targets “destined for failure” unless employability schemes are overhauled, charities warn

One Parent Families Scotland and Oxfam Scotland have said parents and carers need better support

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-child-poverty-targets-destined-for-failure-unless-employability-schemes-are-overhauled-charities-warn

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

Third sector and welfare on the frontline

The reforms are aggravating existing problems facing people Lack of food is a primary concern and food,worry is the inability to find funding and/or time to evaluate and develop services or collaborative partnerships,They continue to face challenges in accessing funding, training and information to help them support,A clear finding from this research is the positive impact that comes from strong relationships and trust,New powers must be used to do something quite different, taking a positive approach that helps people

https://scvo.scot/p/7128/2014/12/03/third-sector-and-welfare-on-the-frontline

SCVO response: Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill - Welfare Reform Committee Stage 1 Call for Evidence

many approaching the fund for help are struggling to achieve the most basic of rights e.g. access to food,opportunity to make some early points about the regulations, as they stand: We must ensure that recent positive,we get the Fund right – it is a key part of a social security safety net which needs to start from a position,SCVO works in partnership with the third sector in Scotland to advance our shared values and interests,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members Further details about SCVO can

https://scvo.scot/p/5638/2014/08/28/scvo-response-welfare-funds-scotland-bill-welfare-funds-scotland-bill

Charities across Scotland recognised at national awards

In response to this tragedy, Laura has embarked on an admirable campaign of positivity, rallying support,family suffered a tragic loss when her son Calum took his own life, but she has campaigned with great positivity,Susan Brown, Policy & Public Affairs Manager Scotland, Marie Curie and Susan Webster, Head of Policy,that it will enable people with learning disabilities to overcome barriers to opportunities such as training,honoured to have won this award from SCVO - the development of this ground-breaking app has been a real partnership

https://scvo.scot/p/31517/2019/06/15/charities-across-scotland-recognised-at-national-awards

Essential digital skills for Scotland - charter briefing part 2

lifestyle websites and apps The feedback from the Melville tenants who took part has been overwhelmingly positive,participant said: “These sessions have given me much more confidence to try things at home; (both with) food,This demonstrates the importance of a local partnership approach.,Diane Webb, Digital Policy Lead at Renfrewshire Council (and member of DigiRen) said: “While it was brilliant,“Older people are now aware of the positives of learning.

https://scvo.scot/p/31661/2019/07/01/essential-digital-skills-for-scotland-charter-briefing-part-2

SCVO response - Long-Term Financial Sustainability of Local Government

Example 1: Food Train and West Lothian Council Food Train, a voluntary service which provides weekly,The Food Train pulled together a proposal, including costing details, and funding agreed.,Food Train has now developed further services in West Lothian, in partnership with the Seniors Forum,Train itself: as Food Train’s weekly shopping service took off, the need for the frozen meals service,The partnership has been aided by the positive relationships established by the lead agencies over a

https://scvo.scot/p/32146/2019/08/14/scvo-response-to-scottish-parliaments-local-government-and-communities-committee-long-term-financial-sustainability-of-local-government

Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act Regulations and Guidance consultation

14 show that it is increasingly being used by families to help them fulfil the most basic of needs - food,There are wider policy and funding issues here which the Fund is serving to highlight.,Scottish Government to help tackle some of these ongoing challenges, including: Further awareness raising/training,Using a more positive tone and language which focuses more on applicants’ needs, not budgets.,SCVO works in partnership with the third sector in Scotland to advance our shared values and interests

https://scvo.scot/p/9929/2015/08/19/welfare-funds-scotland-act-regulations-and-guidance-consultation

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