Policy & research blog

How can the sector most effectively engage with Scotland’s political parties to progress their policy proposals? SCVO decided to ask... Read more

The Scottish Government has recently published their updated plan to tackle smoking in Scotland – “Raising a Tobacco-free Generation... Read more

Recent OSCR research found that good governance is one of the top things that promotes trust in charities. People want to see... Read more

A landmark report on the UK’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been published. ‘Measuring Up’, produced... Read more

At this start of 2018, the third sector was rocked by a fall in public trust and damning headlines of unacceptable charity failures... Read more

Concern for the environment has never been greater and the way we use our natural resources is firmly in the public spotlight. The... Read more

Nicola Sturgeon fields new team as transfer window closes For Scottish Politics fanciers (yes, that includes both you and I) the last... Read more

Growing up in Ecuador, I’ve witnessed the difficulty that marginalised communities face trying to access basic health services and... Read more

Volunteers’ Week is absolutely an important thank you to volunteers across Scotland and for the contribution they make to communities... Read more

National celebrations will recognise the contribution of Scotland’s diverse volunteer community and encourage more people to get... Read more