Sheghley Ogilvie

Policy @scvotweet Committee @ASPA_network Interested in politics, policy &parenting. Value equality. Enjoy chocolate. Love/hate the media. Views my own.

[Third Force News @ThirdForceNews]

Scottish budget: too timid and not nearly radical enough? Third sector gives its verdict https://t.co/wuRpXYoJ7Y with @ALLIANCEScot @jrf_uk

[COSLA @COSLA]

Following the announcement of the 2026-27 Scottish Budget in the Scottish Parliament, COSLA has released its initial analysis highlighting the 'budget reality' for Scottish Local Government. Further analysis and statements will be forthcoming.

Link: https://t.co/r486RhkPNW

[Third Force News @ThirdForceNews]

The Scottish Government’s budget announcement needed to have more than a “recommitment” to voluntary sector funding reform, leading sector voices said.

Full story: https://t.co/ZVZQXJGoOA

[Scottish Parliament Information Centre @SPICe_Research]

Our financial scrutiny team have been crunching the numbers and have published a blog providing an initial reaction to Tuesday's Scottish Government 2026-27 Budget The blog highlights key messages from the Budget and the @scotfisccomm forecasts. https://t.co/NlWr1oNnEC

[Finance and Public Admn Committee @SP_FinancePAC]

Early analysis from SPICe on Tuesday's budget - 16 minutes reading time 👇👀

[David Phillips @fiscalphillips]

Read my & @theIFS colleagues' response to the @scotgov Budget.

While ministers understandably want to emphasise the goodies in an election year, scratch the surface and the the Budget and Spending Review imply cuts to many areas of public spending - including council funding.

[COSLA @COSLA]

📣 COSLA has tonight published an initial #budgetreality analysis of the Scottish Budget 2026/27

⬇️ Read our initial analysis of what the budget means for councils and local services

📄 https://t.co/fGZdYHHh2P

[Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI]

We have now updated our analysis, including:

- Why the health settlement looks too tight, especially given pay deals;
- Initial look at capital cuts;
- Why the income tax changes are expensive and change little;
- More details on child poverty plans.

https://t.co/ceD7gDCsxH

[Third Force News @ThirdForceNews]

A look ahead to the Scottish spending review - Sheghley Ogilvie @SOshlys of @scvotweet says  “the Scottish Government must move further and faster"

https://t.co/mL1pJ5kOmZ

[COSLA @COSLA]

Preventative services save money and change lives — but they’re being cut because councils can’t stretch budgets any further.

Flat cash = fewer services.

We need fair, flexible funding in the #ScottishBudget.

Read about our budget lobbying campaign 🔗 https://t.co/XCoBDHvRyF

[Sheghley Ogilvie @SOshlys]

Another year, another Budget.

How could the upcoming Scottish Spending Review and #ScottishBudget support the Scottish Government's commitment to #FairerFunding for the #VoluntarySector?

https://t.co/q7o5wBr0iQ

@scvotweet #FairFunding

[Sheghley Ogilvie @SOshlys]

Prime Minister rules out National Insurance exemption for charities following question from Caroline Dinenage MP at @CommonsLiaison

https://t.co/qYa4drumFp

@ThirdForceNews #NICs #FairFunding @cj_dinenage @Keir_Starmer

[Third Force News @ThirdForceNews]

TFN is @scvotweet's magazine for the #VoluntarySector 

This month we report on #ScotlandDemandsBetter - a major new cross-civil society campaign involving 
@PovertyAlliance 
@ScottishTUC 
@churchscotland 
and many more. 

Read it all here: https://t.co/3k0afET7jE

[NCVO @NCVO]

At today’s Liaison Committee, Sir @Keir_Starmer , was asked about rising National Insurance costs, which we estimate will be a £1.4bn annual hit; and how the government will support charities under increasing financial pressure through the Civil Society Covenant.

@cj_dinenage

[Sheghley Ogilvie @SOshlys]

Now live.

@scvotweet 2025 Voluntary Sector Workforce Survey.

Share your experience of working in Scotland's vital #VoluntarySector.

https://t.co/7oSla4Epyx

@ThirdForceNews

[Sheghley Ogilvie @SOshlys]

Charities at crisis point with 81% of voluntary organisations facing financial challenges.

https://t.co/BbahaAPOnn

@ThirdForceNews @scvotweet

[Third Force News @ThirdForceNews]

Huge civil society campaign launched - Scotland Demands Better. Better pay, jobs, homes and lives. Find out how to get involved here https://t.co/9CKZ9NksMn #WeDemandBetter @PovertyAlliance

[Sheghley Ogilvie @SOshlys]

#SpendingReview offers "little for charities" and "rolling out austerity", say charity leaders.

@ThirdForceNews

https://t.co/y0RKtKwc32

[Scottish Parliament Information Centre @SPICe_Research]

On 11 June the UK Chancellor announced the outcome of the Spending Review. Our blog gives an overview of the funding allocations and some of the implications for public finance in Scotland: https://t.co/XaWHkmfWIx

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

NEW PODCAST: Spending Review 2025: What it means and why it matters

@PJTheEconomist, @HelenMiller_IFS and @benzaranko discuss what the Spending Review means for public services, government investment, and the broader economic outlook: https://t.co/jWQOmqN2Co