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. 

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.  

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. 

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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Results of ACVO’s Third Sector Consultation on Aberdeen City Council Budget Proposals

Results of ACVO’s Third Sector Consultation on Aberdeen City Council Budget Proposals

31 representatives of 26 organisations from across the city had their say and asked ACVO to present a summary of their views for consideration by elected members, council officials, and the public. Promoting the voice of the third sector is one of ACVO’s Scottish Government funded objectives.

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Updates to charity law in Scotland

Updates to charity law in Scotland

The aim of the new law is to enhance transparency and accountability among charities and their trustees in order to foster public confidence in Scotland's charity sector. While many of OSCR's current powers will remain unchanged, the 'charity test,' the role of charity trustees, and other aspects relating to the transparency of information will be strengthened.

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Policy and Consultations
New Aberdeen City Council budget protocol to give residents more influence over the city’s spending priorities.

New Aberdeen City Council budget protocol to give residents more influence over the city’s spending priorities.

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...

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Governance

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Consultations Currently Open

Help to influence policy and decision making by  giving your feedback on local and national consultations. 

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. 

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More support

Funding

Get support with finding sources of funding, application processes and apply for Scottish Government Funds distributed by ACVO

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Volunteering

Find out how to support volunteering within your organisation and advertise your opportunities

Find out more

Finance

Discover ACVO’s finance services and support, priced at competitive rates for the third sector

Find out more

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.

Find out more

Want to keep up with the latest from Aberdeen’s third sector?

ACVO News July 2025

Read ACVO News – our monthly free digital magazine with updates, opportunities and highlights for and from Aberdeen’s third sector

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