These concerns extend to clauses 22 and 23.,We note that similar wording relating to sanction and non-payment appears in clauses 21 and 22.,understanding of others in the sector, that in order to devolve the power to create gender quotas on boards,and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board,Further details about SCVO can be found at www.scvo.scot.

Clauses 21, 22 & 23 - Discretionary Payments As mentioned in previous briefings, we remain concerned,In regards to clause 22, we welcome amendment 76 in the name of David Mundell which removes the cap on,Others SCVO is not supportive of new clauses 6-9 in the name of Graham Allen.,and sizes our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board,Further details about SCVO can be found at www.scvo.scot.

suggested that 37% of workers and managers plan to leave their current jobs, a significant increase on 2014,Those looking to change jobs were far less likely to have had a cost of living award in last 12 months,’. 1 in 4 respondents thought that staffing levels in their organisation would decrease – see graph 22,The pay is certainly much lower than similar posts in the private or public sector (I have worked in,Every year we wait to find out if we've got the funding to keep my post.

One of SCVO’s biggest gripes in recent years has been the issue of long-term funding.,Growth in last 12 months After a tough few years, many organisations reported faring better in 2013 than,in part-time posts advertised since 2010. ,Figure 12 Financial situation for own organisation A quarter of respondents (24%) anticipate that their,Every year, SCVO asks its members and wider stakeholders what they think the next year holds for their

months Increases or decreases in 2014 Increase Stay the same Decrease Don't know or N/A Demand for your,services 78% 18% 2% 2% Competition for resources 72% 22% 1% 5% Collaboration with other organisations,months Expenditure 2011 2012 2013 Increase 43% 63% 60% Stay the same 33% 27% 33% Decrease 22% 7% 6%,Paid staff numbers 2011 2012 2013 Increase 15% 15% 22% Stay the same 53% 52% 50% Decrease 19% 17% 16%,roles of respondents Answer Options Response Percent Officer 9.0% Manager 35.9% Chief Officer 27.4% Board