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Finance Committee Inquiry into Preventative Spend - SCVO Response - 27 Aug 10 New!
A response from SCVO to the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee's Inquiry into Preventative Spend.
SCVO sets up Charity law and regulation reference group - 18 Aug 10 Updated!
SCVO has recently set up a sector reference group to consider the current state of charity law and regulation and to examine the broader regulatory environment in which the voluntary sector operates.
Human Rights Conference - NGO Forum - Edinburgh - October 2010 - 17 Aug 10 New!
Register this week for the NGO Forum (deadline is Sunday 22nd August), to discuss business and human rights with NGOs from around the globe in October 2010.
International Human Rights Conference - NGO Forum - Edinburgh Oct 2010 - 17 Aug 10 New!
Register this week for NGO Forum - International human rights and business - Edinburgh October 2010
SCVO brief on HMRC 'fit and proper person' test - July 2010 - 12 Aug 10 New!
SCVO has prepared a short brief regarding the recent changes to HMRC rules that impose a management condition on all charities. Revised guidance (June 2010) and new forms are available on the HMRC website.
The Independent Budget Review Report - 30 Jul 10 New!
The Independent Budget Review reported back on 29th July 2010, outlining a series of options for delivering public services within a significantly constrained public expenditure environment.
Ideas for a Fairer Scotland - 15 Jul 10 New!
Voluntary Power - 15 Jul 10 New!
Towards a Low Carbon Economy - SCVO response - 29 Jun 10 New!
SCVO response to Scottish Government discussion paper - "Towards a Low Carbon Economy"
SCVO response to second stage climate change adaptation framework consultation - 29 Jun 10 Updated!
SCVO's response to the Scottish Government's Second Consultation to inform Scotland's Climate Change Adaptation Framework - Preparing for a New Climate, July 2009.
Climate Change (Scotland) Bill - letter to Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee - 29 Jun 10 Updated!
Letter (20/04/09) to the Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee of the Scottish Parliament in relation to the consultation on the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill drawing attention to the role of the voluntary sector and community groups in offering solutions to both the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change.
New PVG scheme to go live on 30 November 2010 - 29 Jun 10 New!
The Scottish Government's new protecting vulnerable groups scheme will commence on 30 November 2010.
SCVO Scottish Voluntary Sector Statistics 2010 - 29 Jun 10 Updated!
This paper presents the headline results from SCVO’s Panel Survey, covering 2008-09. This bi-annual survey updates our knowledge of the sector’s size, composition and finances and updates Scottish Voluntary Sector Statistics 2007 .
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Update April 2010 - 27 Apr 10 New!
The Scottish Government has issued a progress report on the implementation of the new protection of vulnerable groups vetting and barring scheme. SCVO still has several concerns about the new scheme, outlined in this document.
Draft Guidance on Social Care Procurement - response by SCVO - 26 Apr 10 New!
Draft Guidance on Social Care Procurement - response from SCVO
SCVO response to the Independent Budget Review - 26 Apr 10 Updated!
SCVO welcomes the opportunity to submit written evidence to the initial call for contributions to the Independent Budget Review. We believe that there needs to be a more radical approach to delivering efficient public services. This period of unprecedented budget contraction is the opportunity to do so.
Independent Budget Review - SCVO response. - 21 Apr 10 New!
Independent Budget Review - SCVO response.
Equal Opportunities Committee: Budget Strategy Phase: Public Services and Equality - 13 Apr 10 New!
The Scottish Parliament’s Equal Opportunities Committee is undertaking scrutiny work for the budget strategy phase with a view to informing the Finance Committee’s consideration of the 2011-12 budget. The theme of the inquiry is: How do we ensure that the provision of public services aimed at equality groups is adequately maintained during a period of tightening public expenditure?
Equal Opportunities Committee Budget Strategy Phase - 12 Apr 10 New!
Evidence Submission from the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations to the Equal Opportunities Committee Budget Strategy Phase, Public Services and Equality.
Scottish Government reports on SCIO consultation - 1.4.2010 - 01 Apr 10 New!
The Scottish Government has published its report on the consultation on a new scottish charitable incorporated organisation.
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