Information for the third sector
Policy & Consultations
Our Policy & Consultations Officer, Alasdair, works jointly with ACVO and Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action to interpret public sector policies and run consultations for the third sector.
About our Policy & Consultation Work
A major part of ACVO’s role is to give the third sector in Aberdeen a strong voice and to act as a source of knowledge for our communities of place and people.Â
Public sector policy has a huge influence on the work of the third sector. Our Policy & Consultations Officer works across a broad range of issues to understand the implications of new policies and regulations and to make sure our sector is informed. Â
It is increasingly important that the voice of the third sector is included in the setting of new policies and ideas at a local and national level.Â
Alasdair also works to provide opportunities for the third sector to contribute to consultations and enquiries and to ensure we have a seat at the table when decisions are being made that affect our work.
Policy & Consultations Updates
Alasdair Ross writes on all things policy related and looks closely at how decisions impact the third sector in Aberdeen in order to keep you informed and aware of ongoing changes and developments.
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Third Sector Response to Aberdeen City Council’s 2025/26 Budget Consultation: Phase 1Â
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. Â ACVO held discussion with its member organisations to...
Your Voice Matters: Participate in Aberdeen City Council’s Public Consultation to Shape the 2025/26 Budget
Last year, I wrote about the challenges and frustrations faced by many in Aberdeen when our city’s budget was set without sufficient public consultation. Many local organisations found themselves at crisis point when vital sources of funding from the local...
ACVO invites submissions of tenders for our Third Sector Hub Feasibility Study
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...
Preparing for the General Election
This month, Policy and Consultations Officer for ACVO and AVA, Alasdair Ross looks at how your third sector organisation can prepare for the General Election, ACVO's forthcoming feasibility study into the possibility of creating a Third Sector Hub in Aberdeen and...
Community Wealth Building
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...
Results of ACVO’s Third Sector Consultation on Aberdeen City Council Budget Proposals
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...
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If you are running a consultation on issues which impact Aberdeen’s third sector or those which involve, or are of interest to, the wider community within the city, you can list details on this page. Click the button below to complete the submission form.Â
More support
Funding
Get support with finding sources of funding, application processes and apply for Scottish Government Funds distributed by ACVO
Volunteering
Find out how to support volunteering within your organisation and advertise your opportunities
Finance
Discover ACVO’s finance services and support, priced at competitive rates for the third sector
Governance
Well-governed organisations will always find it easier to convince funders to give them money, as well as being more effective at whatever they do.
Want to keep up with the latest from Aberdeen’s third sector?