Despite the challenging environment, we are still seeing
energy and vision in the sector.,open from 21 November 2018 to 9 January 2019,
and distributed through a range of channels including SCVO,see cuts as a key challenge and 27% as a secondary challenge 88% of respondents currently access some form,and no signs of improvement” “Recruitment
and retention as the rise in the Living Wage devalues our posts,We need better collaboration to make it
all work.
https://scvo.scot/p/30032/2019/02/20/third-sector-forecast-2019
SCVO has called for the Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill to have a clear rights focus, given the nature,The vision driving SNAP is one where everyone in Scotland is “able to live with human dignity” is simple,and to drive forward the SNAP vision focussed on dignity in life for all.,/policy/policy-library/response-to-carers-legislation-proposals [xxii] http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts,[xxiv] http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/scvo-response-smith-commission/#Anchor9 [xxv] Engender submission
https://scvo.scot/p/6695/2014/11/10/briefing-scottish-government-debate-on-human-rights
SCVO has already worked with the third sector on forming principles for our economy, democracy and societyi,References
[i] See http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/scvos-vision-of-a-scotland-for-all/ [ii] See,http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/smith-commission-scvo-interim-response/ [iii] See https://www.constitution.ie,/ [iv] See http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/scvo-response-standards-committee-inquiry-procedures-for-considering-legislation,/ [v] See http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/scvos-vision-of-a-scotland-for-all/
https://scvo.scot/p/6495/2014/10/21/the-scottish-independence-bill-a-consultation-on-an-interim-constitution-for-scotland
Ensuring the well-being of people across Scotland should be the leading principle behind any vision for,of these aims can form the basis of a better tax system for us all. 4.,SCVO is one of many organisations here in Scotland discussing alternative ways to ‘do’ the economy, all,SCVO works in partnership with the third sector in Scotland to advance our shared values and interests,[xxxvi] See, for example, Scotland’s Economic Future Post-2014 Submission to the Scottish Government
https://scvo.scot/p/4705/2014/05/07/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall
, members felt that much more can be done to link that vision to tax and spend decisions.,After all, why campaign for more powers and then keep them all locked away?,However, whilst the Group’s call for improved scrutiny both pre- and post-budget is welcome, they focussed,has discussed previously – see, for example, http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall,creation of a United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund, which will ‘replace’ EU funding, quite what the form
https://scvo.scot/p/22923/2017/12/13/what-are-the-scottish-government-and-parliaments-tax-and-spending-options
Reaching people through informal networks for example post offices, local shops, pharmacies etc. could,From mitigating the effects of welfare cuts to creating visions about how to do things differently, the,This includes form filling and specialist advice.,We need to map all of this.,“Better joint working between partner organisations, possibly facilitated by SCVO?
https://scvo.scot/p/2622/2012/12/09/taking-on-welfare-reform-conference-report
any vision for Scotland’s economic future.,all else does little to address the widespread societal issues facing Scotland today nor improves the,We must ensure that the well-being of people across Scotland is the leading principle behind any vision,References
[i] http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/2912/ [ii] http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S4_EconomyEnergyandTourismCommittee,www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/welfarereform/EXPERTWORKINGGROUPONWELFARE/Process [xv] http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts
https://scvo.scot/p/3399/2014/02/03/inquiry-into-scotlands-economic-future-post-2014
