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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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UK budget: “thin gruel” for Scots third sector

Scotland's third sector responds to today's budget statement

https://tfn.scot/news/mixed-bag-post-brexit-budget

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

How do the manifestos measure up for the Scottish third sector?

Devolution to the Scottish Parliament Deliver commitments to further Devolution to Scotland (and other,Not mentioned specifically in the manifesto £1,600 Future Fund for every 18 and 19 year old not in college,Establish a Scottish Jobs Guarantee offering a paid starter job and training for every 18 - 24 year old,Pledge to invest £800m a year above inflation for Scottish NHS Invest to tackle the bed shortage crisis,Invest in community-run health projects through a new Healthy Challenge fund.

https://scvo.scot/p/8791/2015/04/21/how-do-the-manifestos-measure-up-for-the-scottish-third-sector

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

In the case of PIP, the projected 20% cut in spending will lead to a loss of entitlement for unpaid carers,SCVO’s “Positive Principles” paper and the Scottish Campaign on Welfare Reform.,We will campaign hard for a more compassionate system.,Campaign on Welfare Reform, and work carried out by Engender and others is beginning to explore delivery,Funds not used/unclaimed or saved could be redirected into a fund for fuel poverty.

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

Successful applications to the Community Capacity & Resilience Fund phase two

Fund and Blue Badge Scheme applications.,We will use the funds to recruit a sessional worker who will help in the delivery of this project.,Sovereign Credit Union, Cumnock Over the past 2 years we have delivered talks about money management,Through this funding we will make a start on this by setting up welfare advice surgeries, delivered by,reform changes.

https://scvo.scot/p/14329/2017/01/18/successful-applications-to-the-community-capacity-resilience-fund-phase-two

Local Government and Communities Committee pre-budget scrutiny

for change.,as is possible, but uncertainty around 20/21 budget makes it difficult to plan for next year, let alone,Welfare Fund (SWF) but unfortunately did not meet the criteria.,The council’s Scottish Welfare Fund team referred these people to HomeAid West Lothian, as well as to,funding, sometimes for one year or less, means that organisations can struggle to deliver projects and

https://scvo.scot/p/40224/2020/09/07/local-government-and-communities-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny

The Future of Social Care in Scotland

Nevertheless, rising demand for social care services and declining resources, projected against changing,For example, the devolution of welfare powers and pre-existing commitments in the realm of health policy,How you contract shapes what is delivered.,moves away from innovative projects.,Scottish Government should not rely on unpaid care at the expense of funding and investment in statutory

https://scvo.scot/p/15370/2017/05/23/the-future-of-social-care-in-scotland

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,SCVO has called for the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill to have a clear rights focus, given the nature,of the Fund.,Highland 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

SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the sector's role in reducing inequalities & alleviating poverty

As SCVO's Charities, Scotland & Holyrood: Twenty Years Delivering Change details, the voluntary sector,, for housing as a welfare right, and for local transport solutions that give affordable access.,that fair, flexible, and accessible funding – including multi-year funding with greater flexibility,We are calling for multi-year funding because voluntary organisations need longer-term funding models,Greater flexibility from funders, including the Scottish Government, in areas such as project and service

https://scvo.scot/p/53665/2022/09/14/scvo-response-to-pre-budget-scrutiny-2023-24-the-sectors-role-in-reducing-inequalities-alleviating-poverty