Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
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About SCVO

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for the voluntary sector

We champion the sector, provide services and debate big issues

We’re passionate about what the voluntary sector can achieve. Along with our community of 2,000+ members, we believe that charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups make Scotland a better place. Find out more

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About the voluntary sector

Guide to working and volunteering in the sector

With three new charities registered in Scotland every working day, the sector is vast, vibrant and varied – and changing all the time.

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Intermediaries

Intermediaries are voluntary sector organisations whose members are primarily other voluntary sector organisations that share a common interest or purpose. Their main role is to support and represent these members. Intermediaries are also called umbrella bodies, membership bodies or network bodies.

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Terrific Trustees

With over 250,000 trustees across the country who help manage, shape and guide voluntary sector organisations, we think it’s important to provide practical help and information which caters specifically to board members.

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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 2018 the voluntary sector had an annual turnover of over £6 billion

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

78% of charities in Scotland are local

Latest posts  See more

Sarah Currie
We’re here for you and what you value: an update on SCVO’s membership review
19th May 2020
Anna Fowlie
#NeverMoreNeeded
12th May 2020
Sian Lower
New round of Wellbeing Fund to help charities and social enterprises support those impacted by coronavirus
8th May 2020
Sian Lower
National organisations team up to improve employability in Scotland
28th April 2020