SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

ICYMI bookings are OPEN for the #SCVOGathering 2025... Join us: 📆 4th and 5th February 2025 📍 Edinburgh International Conference Centre 🔗 https://buff.ly/3VLliEi Choose from 70+ sessions, visit 70+ stands at the exhibition, enjoy networking, learning, catching up with colleagues or meeting new people... there's something for everyone. The Gathering is the UK's largest FREE event for the voluntary sector... don't miss it!

Our end of 2024 Digishift was all about taking stock of what's working in organisations committed to digital change, what needs to change and what they'll commit to in 2025. In this fast paced hour of discussion we explored everything from digital strategy AI to getting buy in across your organisation. Watch now: https://buff.ly/41Ggnbx

The Scottish Budget was introduced to parliament on December 4. This webinar will help voluntary organisations to understand some of the high-level implications of the budget for the Scottish economy, local government, and the voluntary sector. Sign up: https://buff.ly/4gk5hNY

Just added: the First Minister, John Swinney MSP, at the Gathering 2025. Here are all the details: - 'The voluntary sector’s role in delivering the First Minister’s priorities' with the First Minister, John Swinney MSP - Tuesday 4th February 2025 - 7:45am arrival for 8:30am start * Places are limited at this much-anticipated event so please book now to avoid disappointment. We've added the link to book in the comments. * You’re invited to hear the First Minister's thoughts on how the voluntary sector will help to achieve his government's priorities. The First Minister has set out four priorities for his government: eradicating child poverty, growing Scotland’s economy, tackling the climate emergency, and improving Scotland’s public services. In this session, SCVO will facilitate discussion between the First Minister and the voluntary organisations on the sector’s key role in achieving these priorities. #SCVOGathering

We're pleased to welcome Ben Supple from The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) and Steven Marwick from Inspiring Scotland to SCVO's board of trustees as newly co-opted board members. Our trustees play a key role in making sure that SCVO stays true to our mission and values, serving the interests of our members and the wider voluntary sector. Congratulations Ben and Steven on your appointments. #CharityGovernance

📅 Tomorrow, the House of Commons will vote on legislation that will increase National Insurance employer contributions, costing voluntary sector employers in Scotland over £75m. 🗒️ Read our briefing to MPs: https://buff.ly/4gdgmQL

What’s your plan for the Gathering? Are you a full on, packed timetable sort of person? Or do you prefer a few events combined with a coffee catch up and maybe a networking session? There’s no right or wrong answer… unless the answer is that you haven’t booked yet 😉

We were happy to support the 'Voluntary Sector Partnership' category at Holyrood Communications' annual Scottish Public Service Awards this week and to celebrate the success stories of people and projects across Scotland. Many congratulations to the Linda Norgrove Foundation, Scotland Office and The Scottish Government who won the Voluntary Sector Partnership award for their work on the resettlement of 19 female medical students to Scotland from Afghanistan. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists on your achievements from all of us at SCVO! #SPSA2024

📅 Next Tuesday, the House of Commons will vote on legislation that will increase National Insurance employer contributions, costing voluntary sector employers in Scotland over £75m. 📢 We’re calling for MPs to back our sector, ensuring voluntary organisations aren’t out of pocket. Make your voice heard by contacting your MP: https://buff.ly/3ZKdBAI

SCVO’s HR Service re-launched in 2022 and has gone from strength to strength ever since, now supporting over 140 organisations across Scotland and can safely say that no one day is the same.   As we look ahead to 2025, read about the support our HR continues to offer: https://buff.ly/3Vxtesu