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Civil society groups demand ethical procurement laws
NEWS
30 April 2015
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Rules need to tackle tax dodging, blacklisting and climate change, according to a coalition of civil society coalitions
https://tfn.scot/news/civil-society-groups-demand-ethical-procurement-laws
The Gathering 2022: a round-up
The programme included sessions on the climate crisis, institutional racism, fair funding, digital wellbeing,, and we heard from both the Scottish and UK governments.,Their blend of honesty and bravery blew delegates at the SEC away, discussing the disconnect between policy,makers and the people they make policy for.,The charity, a book gifting programme devoted to inspiring a love of reading in the hearts of children
What do we mean by good food?
OPINION
11 April 2019
Guest post
Families & Young People
Beth Webb of Soil Association Scotland argues that a definition of good food must be at the heart of the Good Food Nation consultation
SCVO consultation response to the Scottish Government's Resource Spending Review
22 March 2022
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We welcome the Scottish Government’s new prompt payment guidance on procurement contracts and believe,We welcome the Scottish Government’s new prompt payment guidance on procurement contracts and believe,We welcome the Scottish Government’s new prompt payment guidance on procurement contracts and believe,We would also envisage that awarding multi-year funding would result in cost savings for local and national,Procurement Another important aspect of voluntary sector funding is ensuring a procurement system which
SCVO submission to the Law Family Commission on Civil Society
10 May 2021
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In comparison, large charities with incomes over £1 million make up only 3.7% of Scottish registered,charities. 1,104 charities in Scotland are cross-border and registered with both English and Scottish,Link in with ongoing efforts in Scotland to make progress on partnership working, funding and procurement,awards need to be spent entirely by the end of the financial year.,These timeframes and restrictions on funding limit the impact and fairness of these funds and their ability
https://scvo.scot/p/43561/2021/05/10/submission-to-law-family-commission-on-civil-society
SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the impact of human rights budgeting
9 September 2022
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).SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 21-22, including, ‘Scottish,The Scottish Government published its emergency funding awards on 360 Giving during the pandemic, and,Current funding and procurement models are not conducive to Fair Work aspirations.,Fair funding is essential for a sustainable Scottish voluntary sector which delivers quality outcomes, guarantee full cost recoveryaddress competitive tendering Fair procurement should provide the funding
SCVO response to the inquiry into Public Administration – Effective Scottish Government decision-making
16 February 2023
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This is neither fair on the person invited to take part in discussions, nor on the rest of the sector,Whatever one’s views are on a particular policy, it should come as no surprise when charities support,Charities in Scotland have a long history of influencing the UK and Scottish Governments, and don’t shy,of voluntary organisations for grants and procured contracts produce a breakdown of which Scottish Government,The Scottish Government published its emergency funding awards on 360 Giving during the pandemic, and
SCVO response to the Finance & Public Administration Committee: Scotland's public finances in 2023-24 - the impact of the cost of living and public service reform
19 August 2022
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Our policy team work closely with the voluntary sector, the Scottish Government, COSLA, and the Scottish,grant funding and contracts a Living Wage uplift in public grant funding as part of expanding the Fair,Fair procurement should provide the funding it costs to deliver a well-run service or programme and ensure,from Paths for All and CCLA Investment Management introducing the Scottish Charity Awards Climate Conscious,The Scottish Government published its emergency funding awards on 360 Giving during the pandemic, and
Consultation on draft Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill
10 February 2014
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Our assertion is this: For many, the decision to approach the Scottish Welfare Fund in the first place,The use of vouchers and of pre-procured goods suggests that fraud is expected and not the exception.,In one case, an individual with no heating or food was left with a list of local charities which could,For those people, an award from the Scottish Welfare Fund may be the difference between eating or not,[ii]
The Scottish Welfare Fund must avoid this scenario.
https://scvo.scot/p/3471/2014/02/10/consultation-on-draft-welfare-funds-scotland-bill
SCVO response: Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill - Welfare Reform Committee Stage 1 Call for Evidence
28 August 2014
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and awards are made.,, and the need to investigate this furtherxv Operation of IT systems procured to help run the Fund –,Contact
Lynn Williams,
Policy Officer
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations,
Mansfield Traquair,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members Further details about SCVO can,Scotland) Bill [xi] Scottish Welfare Fund Statistics, 2012-2014, Scottish Government publication [xii