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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.

Craig Wilson

Former Policy Officer at SCVO

Brexit: Not what the doctor ordered

It’s said that ‘defence of the realm is the first duty of government’. And, despite apparent agreement that this is the primary duty, there...  Read more

Key promises show the sector can deliver the change Scotland needs

Straight back from the summer recess, MSPs had little chance to water their office plants and catch up with colleagues. No, no. Not when the...  Read more

Scottish Government Reshuffle – 2018

Nicola Sturgeon fields new team as transfer window closes For Scottish Politics fanciers (yes, that includes both you and I) the last 2...  Read more

Charities must check their moral compass reads true north

This year's Gathering was another outstanding success. Two days of stalls, workshops, showcasing, networking, learning and celebrating. Near...  Read more

The art of the (Brexit) deal

In recent weeks, Theresa May has resembled the dismembered Black Knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Despite receiving seemingly...  Read more

Alcohol pricing - no silver bullet

Policy makers must provide support to the sector to underpin tough legislation on alcohol “This is not a silver bullet.” That’s likely...  Read more

European Union (Withdrawal Bill) Amendments – A Scottish and Welsh Third Sector Response

Summary The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) are requesting that Scottish...  Read more

Brexit – The Withdrawal Effects

With Big Ben currently out of action, the assembled masses of the House of Commons are set to put on a ding-dong of their own. Later today...  Read more

Programme for Government: A brave new world?

Do the First Minister’s announcements mark a truly radical change in approach and will actions match the warm rhetoric? With MSPs back from...  Read more

Brexit: The end of the beginning

“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” – Winston Churchill...  Read more