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SCVO joins search for the missing million
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has joined forces with the STUC and the Daily Record for the Mission Million campaign to encourage the million people in Scotland currently unregistered to start using their vote. John Downie, SCVO’s Director of Public Affairs, said: “It’s appalling to think that more than a million eligible people […]
Spartans in the running for national award
April 27, 2014 by davepickering
One of North Edinburgh’s best known and most respected community organisations has been short-listed for a national award. The Spartans Community Football Academy is one of thirty projects from across the country in the running in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards – and you can vote for your favourite in the People’s Award. Organised and […]
Third sector braced for ‘criminal’ welfare reform challenge
November 21, 2012 by davepickering
Charities and voluntary organisations have launched a scathing attack on the Westminster government’s welfare reforms. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) says proposed cuts to benefits through the introduction of the new Universal Credit are ‘criminal’. Research figures released by SCVO show that three-quarters of welfare charities expect demand for their services to increase […]
Funding For Community Groups
April 28, 2011 by Thomas Brown
The Scottish Community Foundation is searching for groups who want their voices heard by decision makers. The body is looking for motivated community members to explore a local issue, and can make available £5000 in Big Lottery funding per group. Grant director Nick Addington said: “You may want to help your community have its say […]
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