by Alasdair Ross | Mar 6, 2024 | Insights, Policy and Consultations
The traditional economic model which focusses on maximising shareholder value and profit, has left many communities struggling with inequality. Community Wealth Building (CWB) has emerged as a realistic alternative, aiming to shift power and resources back to local...
by Alasdair Ross | Dec 5, 2023 | Insights, Policy and Consultations
On Friday 3 November, ACVO gathered organisations from Aberdeen’s third sector to discuss the potential impacts of the proposals outlined in Aberdeen City Council’s Phase Two 2024/2025 Budget Consultation. The aim of the meeting was to enable informed discussion...
by Alasdair Ross | Sep 5, 2023 | Insights, Policy and Consultations
Alasdair Ross, Policy & Consultations Officer for ACVO TSI and Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action writes on The Charities and Administration (Scotland) Act 2023 passed into law earlier this summer which brought with it new measures to strengthen the role of OSCR, the...
by Alasdair Ross | Aug 7, 2023 | Policy and Consultations
“I believe the time has come for us to accept we need a new way to help people experiencing hardship and financial crises in our city” writes Alasdair Ross, Policy & Consultations Officer at ACVO TSI. Firstly let me say that the huge amount of work...
by Alasdair Ross | Jul 5, 2023 | Policy and Consultations
We all know that Local Government spending is under severe pressure, and this was no more keenly felt in our sector than when this year’s local council budgets were set back in March. We knew that organisations and communities would be facing cuts, however the...
by Alasdair Ross | Jun 2, 2023 | Policy and Consultations
Scotland’s National Performance Framework is a set of indicators and targets designed to measure the country’s progress towards achieving long-term goals. Set by the Scottish Government, these goals include creating a fair and prosperous society,...
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