Policy blog

Can the third sector capitalise on a more time-rich society? Read more

Following the launch of the Help to Work scheme today, Martin Sime, chief executive, SCVO said: “SCVO has consistently opposed this kind of mandatory activity that forces people to do unpaid work or face unfair sanctions. It’s particularly harmful at a time when many people are... Read more

New arguments for rethinking our economy are emerging and they range from the sublime to the ridiculous. Read more

Thoughts on what an increasingly automated workforce will mean for Scotland's future. Read more

Applied Futurologist Tom Cheesewright spoke at February’s Gathering, and we now have the report on that session available for you to read. Tom highlighted what will affect our sector and those we work with – demographic change, technology change, changes in the way we work… And... Read more

This weekend’s party conference is a chance for the SNP to demystify what independent Scotland could do about poverty. Read more

One aspect that has been absent from the independence debate is the role that cooperative and mutual structures can play in shaping Scotland’s future. Read more

Ilse Mackinnon takes a look at why the latest round of third sector stats left us scratching our heads. Read more

About these statistics This page pulls together statistics for 2014/2015 from a range of sources, including SCVO, OSCR and the Scottish Housing Regulator. Financial data is based on charity accounts for 2013/14. Key facts The Scottish voluntary sector encompasses an estimated 4... Read more

Half of Scotland's private land in the hands of a small but powerful group. With changes on the horizon is radical reform finally a possibility? Read more