Policy & research

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About

SCVO's policy team works to ensure that the needs and concerns of the voluntary sector in Scotland are represented in the Scottish, United Kingdom and European Parliaments.

By acting as an authoritative and trusted voice for the sector, SCVO's policy and research output is delivered through a strong evidence base and an engaged membership.

Campaigns

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Events

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Briefings

Scottish National Investment Bank Bill Stage 3

Paul Bradley

20th January 2020

Budget delays and impact on the voluntary sector

Anna Fowlie

8th January 2020

Scottish National Investment Bank Bill Stage 2

Paul Bradley

18th November 2019

Consultation responses

Replacement of European Structural Funds post EU-Exit

Jamie Flaherty

21st February 2020

Freedom of Information extension of coverage

Paul Bradley

4th December 2019

Proposed Sanitary Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill

Jamie Flaherty

11th November 2019

More consultation responses

Research

Gender pay gap briefing (April 2019)

Ilse Mackinnon

18th February 2020

Guide to working and volunteering in the voluntary sector (2019)

Ilse Mackinnon

18th February 2020

Pay on Display: salary snapshot for 2019

Ilse Mackinnon

18th February 2020

More research

The Scottish voluntary sector View the latest sector stats

Over 1 million people volunteered in Scotland last year

There are over 250,000 charity trustees across the country

Last year, 4/5 Scots used a voluntary sector organisation

There are 40,000+ voluntary sector organisations in Scotland

Two thirds of sector income is earned, not donated

In 2017, the voluntary sector had an annual turnover of £5.8 billion

Scotland’s voluntary sector has over 100,000 paid staff

78% of charities in Scotland are local

Evidence Library

A resource for anyone interested in learning about the voluntary sector in Scotland

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Advising us on policies which reflect the best interests of the voluntary sector in Scotland

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Collaborate with us to develop civil society policy perspectives for Scotland.

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Positive partnerships

We recently asked our members and those working in charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises across Scotland to share any successful partnership projects they have with the public sector.

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Details on everything from our intermediaries network to resources and directories for those working in intermediary bodies.

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SCVO Core Grant Plan 2018-20

We work in a strategic partnership with the Scottish Government to support, develop and promote the voluntary sector in Scotland.

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