SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

SCVO supports the priorities guiding the Scottish Government’s decision-making on policy and the budget - eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling the climate emergency, and delivering better public services. Voluntary organisations are central to delivering on all of these policy priorities. Read our full response to pre-budget scrutiny here: https://buff.ly/4csiamn

Almost one in three charities experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last twelve months. Join us at a free webinar on October 2 for information and support to help your organisation prioritise cyber risk, protect against the most common threats, and help you prepare to respond to cyber incidents when they inevitably occur. https://buff.ly/3AnbNU9

"We welcome Audit Scotland's report, published today, on Tackling Digital Exclusion, investigating the question: how well are public bodies tackling digital exclusion? "The answer: A mixed bag. An incoherent picture. Room for improvement. "The report shows that while government aims to save money through digital services, the burden of supporting people to use them often falls to local community organisations and charities, without resource or recognition." In this blog, SCVO's David McNeill reflects on the impact of and support for #DigitalInclusion, urging people and organisations across the voluntary sector and beyond to commit to action ⬇️ https://buff.ly/3XccvMQ

The latest issue of TFN - SCVO's magazine for the Voluntary Sector - is out now. In this thought-provoking issue, TFN's journalists look at a diverse variety of topics - from cryptocurrency fundraising, to aid and asylum, defunding the NHS and much more. https://buff.ly/3WO1YGf

🔎 WANTED: inspiring event hosts for the Gathering 2025 We're looking for hosts, speakers and panel members to join SCVO in delivering our events programme at the Gathering 2025. On the 4th and 5th February 2025, we'll welcome around 3,000 visitors to the Gathering at the EICC - could you be one of our event hosts and share your knowledge and expertise and inspire our audience? If so, we'd love to hear from you. All the info you need is on our website 👉 https://buff.ly/3SU1OMc #SCVOGathering

"Things do not seem to be improving." That's what the findings from the latest wave of the The Scottish Third Sector Tracker, published this week, show. Rising costs and inflation continue to plague the sector, but they're far from the only issues. Read the latest blog from our Research Officer Steve Grozier to learn more: https://buff.ly/3M4OLnp

SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to questions from the Scottish Parliament's Social Justice and Social Security Committee's Pre-budget Scrutiny focused on a third sector funding principles. You can read our full response now, including our sector’s role in the delivery of public services, fair funding, and the Scottish Government's commitments. https://buff.ly/46JUV62

📢 Today we’re proud to be launching Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter Today we proudly launched Scotland's Digital Inclusion Charter alongside Digital Scotland at an event hosted by Standard Life UK and UK Phoenix Group. SCVO's Jason Railton kicked things off with an overview of Scotland’s Digital Inclusion Charter and the 5 pledges. Followed by Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance, who delivered a keynote on The Scottish Government's commitment to digital inclusion. We heard from SCVO's Sally Dyson about the Scottish voluntary sector's crucial role in supporting digital inclusion, followed by Phoenix Group's Head of Digital and User Experience Andy Young's thoughts on the role of the private sector and the work they’re doing to play their part to support digital inclusion. www.digitalinclusion.scot

🔔 SAVE THE DATE! The Gathering is returning to the EICC on 4 and 5 February 2025! Find everything you need to know on our website about being kept in the loop when registration opens, and how to secure a space at our popular exhibition! https://buff.ly/3WkS4K0

"It has been incredibly distressing to see the terrible spectre of Islamophobia and racism rear its head as rioting blights some UK communities. We need to stand together in solidarity against violence and hate speech.  As well as voicing our unwavering support, we at SCVO want to provide whatever practical support we can." Here’s a statement from our Chief Executive, Anna: https://lnkd.in/eyeuH-iT