Size of the Sector Overall, the size of the sector appears to be broadly consistent pre and post Covid1,This does not include publicly, or independently, funded posts which were not eligible for furlough.,Firstport, Social Investment Scotland and Corra Foundation worked together to deliver the Third Sector,, STV Appeal and SCVO working alongside Third Sector Interfaces from across Scotland’s 32 local authority,As detailed above, Scottish financial support to the sector was largely in the form of emergency funding

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker reveals this has affected the ability of one-in-five organisations,Our long-term call for an independent review of charity regulation in Scotland is a sign of our commitment,sector in Scotland.,Most third-sector organisations do not have an in-house legal team as public bodies do.,About Scotland’s voluntary sector Scotland relies heavily on its voluntary sector and volunteers to deliver

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker reveals this has affected the ability of one-in-five organisations,Our long-term call for an independent review of charity regulation in Scotland is a sign of our commitment,regulations form a crucial part of this and are central to a thriving voluntary sector.,sector in Scotland.,Most third-sector organisations do not have an in-house legal team as public bodies do.

SCVO into the UK Lobbying Act showed that legislation can negatively impact on the third sector in ways,The research found that the Act introduced: ‘Undue burdens because organisations have had to invest additional,time and resources to ensure compliance with the law’ and ‘Due to the Lobbying Act’s lack of clarity,SCVO works in partnership with the third sector in Scotland to advance our shared values and interests,[i] http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/lobbying-act-and-the-third-sector-in-scotland-independent-research-findings

Legislation is negative for the Scottish third sector, especially smaller organisations

Research[ii] conducted by a student on placement with SCVO into the UK Lobbying Act showed that legislation,Many third sector organisations will act cautiously and register if they are unsure.,SCVO works in partnership with the third sector in Scotland to advance our shared values and interests,[i] http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/lobbying-transparency-bill-scvo-consultation-response/ [ii],http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/lobbying-act-and-the-third-sector-in-scotland-independent-research-findings