by Alasdair Ross | Feb 25, 2026 | Insights, Policy and Consultations
The Scottish Parliaments Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee visited Aberdeen in January to hear directly from the third sector about the Scottish Government’s Draft Climate Change Plan. The Government says the Climate Change Plan “is a 15-year plan, covering...
by Alasdair Ross | Sep 4, 2025 | Insights, Policy and Consultations
The sudden collapse of Mental Health Aberdeen after 75 years of service has shocked the city. These were essential services, and yet they were delivered by a charity running on precarious funding. If a service is essential, it should be guaranteed. Not left to chance....
by Alasdair Ross | Feb 10, 2025 | Insights, Policy and Consultations
Time is ticking towards the new financial year and organisations of all types are setting their annual budgets. There is much uncertainty over public funding for the third sector, not least when it comes to the increased costs associated with employers National...
by Alasdair Ross | Oct 10, 2024 | Insights, Policy and Consultations
Aberdeen City Council meet this Friday (11th October) to consider their Medium Term Financial Strategy which includes feedback from Phase 1 of the consultation on their budget for the 2025-2026 financial year. ACVO held discussion with its member organisations to...
by Alasdair Ross | Sep 10, 2024 | Insights, Policy and Consultations
At the time I highlighted the issues around transparency in the process and the lack of means for public involvement in the decision-making process. The result? A feeling among many organisations and residents that their voices were not heard. We knew then that...
by Alasdair Ross | May 3, 2024 | Policy and Consultations
Over the past few months we have heard a growing demand for collaboration and sharing of knowledge and resources. In response to this, the team at ACVO have been discussing the possibility working toward establishing a dedicated Third Sector Hub for the city. The aim...
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