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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Membership

Cancer Support Scotland We talked to Stephanie Quigley, service manager with Cancer Support Scotland,All the services provided by our charity are free and are continually evolving, developing to meet the,Due to the detrimental impact Covid-19 had on people’s mental health and not being able to access face,In August 2022 we were delighted to resume our face-to-face services which includes counselling, support,-19 there were increased rates of anxiety, depression and complex trauma.

https://scvo.scot/membership

NTSF Apex Scotland

They support them to remove any barriers or perceived barriers to access services.,This includes attending appointments with Steps and other support services, both voluntary and statutory,Covid As a result of the measures taken following the covid 19 outbreak some APEX services were disrupted,Methods other than digital were devised which allowed engagement and delivery to continue.,These venues were inaccessible during the COVID 19 Lockdown period and alternative methods of delivery

https://scvo.scot/about/work/european-projects/ntsf/delivery-partners/apex-scotland

What we've learned so far

coronavirus lockdown, they have fed tens of thousands, and provided emotional, financial and practical support,seen a fall in volunteer numbers as older volunteers were forced to give up their roles to shield from Covid,Many of these services will continue once face-to-face services resume.,businesses – organisations came together to ensure everyone got the help they need and many plan to continue,SCVO – State of the Sector: pre-coronavirus OSCR – COVID-19 Impact on Charities Social Enterprise Scotland

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/what-weve-learned-so-far

#NeverMoreNeeded Resources

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising has created an online resource - 'Fundraising in the time of COVID,-19' - which aims to offer practical suggestions on how to keep the supporter experience at the forefront,How businesses can support charities Scottish society needs a thriving voluntary sector to support people,coronavirus and can continue to provide essential services for people when they need it.,Find out how members of the public can help support the sector.

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/resources

National Third Sector Fund (NTSF)

NTSF was a seven-year project supported by the European Social Fund Programme (2014 – 2020).,Partners delivered employability services in The Highland Council area as well as in 21 of the 26 Local,Specialist staff operated over various Local Authorities and provided a wide range of services to participants,The delivery partners continued to engage with their participants during the covid-19 pandemic lock down,measures they took ensured that their participants, who are often isolated and vulnerable individuals, continued

https://scvo.scot/about/work/european-projects/ntsf

Top tips for the public to support #NeverMoreNeeded

Charities need your time, money and goods to ensure they survive Covid 19 and can continue to provide,essential services for people when they need it.,If you are one of the lucky people who have built up Covid savings, then consider donating some of those,organisations, and volunteering has been scaled back in many instances to protect volunteers, staff and service,If you want to ensure a charity survives to support people beyond Covid, a great way to do it is to set

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/archive/never-more-needed/top-tips-for-the-public-to-support-nevermoreneeded

2021

 Carers Services Alliance.,19 pandemic.,We will continue to combat data poverty and digital exclusion as we recover from the pandemic and beyond,Charity of the year AND People’s Choice Award – Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) Covid-19,at home, in wards and waiting rooms continue through the tightest regulations and a hospital move.

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/previous-winners/winners-2021

Case Studies

Even with the best will in the world, Organisation A cannot help but face continuous barriers when seeking,communities, and faced with uncertainties around the length of financial support.,And as the economic climate has continued to worsen, Organisation B even took to encouraging staff to,COVID-19, the ability to recruit and retain staff on adequate salaries has been vital.,people benefit hugely from the support provided and priorities of both the local authority and Scottish

https://scvo.scot/policy/fair-funding-procurement/fair-funding/example-case-studies

Scottish Charity Awards winners 2022

Access Hub The Access Hub from Simon Community Scotland is a uniquely formed space that has reshaped services,Access Hub offers a safe, engaging, and welcoming venue for people to connect with over 40 different services,FARE Scotland provides services throughout Glasgow and connects local authorities working with some of,People's Choice- The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Covid-19 forced the closure of Edinburgh Zoo,After a year of huge change and growth, S.M.I.L.E Counselling continues to offer new projects to support

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/previous-winners/winners-2022

2020

believe Eilidh was really looking down on me when I won – Eilidh’s name means ‘Light’ and her light continues,caretakers, the cleaners, and the cooks and the community, who have helped kept us open since the start of COVID,19.,Demonstrating digital – Simon Community Scotland Despite a restructure, launching new services, merging,Doddie continues to inspire us every day and we are determined to do all we can to help rid the world

https://scvo.scot/scottish-charity-awards/previous-winners/winners-2020