News - Policy & legislation
We were delighted to host Cormac Russell, as he launched his book ‘Rekindling Democracy’ and talked with real energy about Asset Based Community Development. Cormac was speaking as part of our ‘Our World Reimagined’ series, which looks at big...Read more...
Programme for Government Summary
The Programme for Government was laid before the Scottish Parliament on 1 September. Set in the context of the continued effort to suppress Covid-19, the programme sought to respond to the unprecedented social, public health and economic challenges facing the country,...Read more...
The Independent Care Review – Update
Suzie Scott, Everyone’s Children Project Manager Following a 3 year study, The Independent Care Review launched a set of reports on 5th February calling for radical overhaul of Scotland’s care system. The Care Review team spoke to over 5,500 people from across the...Read more...
Brexit and Voluntary Sector Event – Presentations and Key Points
On January 21st, GCVS, SCVO and the Scottish Human Rights Consortium jointly hosted an event to look at Brexit, the impact on voluntary organisations and wider civil society and on what might replace EU funds after we exit the EU. The presentations on the day are...Read more...
Consultation on Glasgow’s Children’s Services Plan
Suzie Scott, Everyone’s Children Project Manager Glasgow’s Children’s Services Plan sets out the priorities of all the partner agencies for improving children’s services in the city. The next plan is due to be submitted to the Scottish Government on 31st March...Read more...
Charity Election Hustings – 5/12/19, 2.30pm
GCVS is holding a General Election Hustings for charities, community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. This election is one of the most important in decades and our sector sees first hand the impact of policy and politics on the lives of people...Read more...