The ‘voluntary sector’ or ‘third sector’ is an essential part of our society.,The voluntary sector exists alongside the ‘public sector’ and the ‘private sector’.,Some people also call us not-for-profit sector, charity sector, social enterprise sector, NGOs (non-government,Read more about the voluntary sector’s hard-won successes The voluntary sector on screen What is a modern,83 credit unions Over 6,000 of these voluntary organisations are also social enterprises Learn more about

their organisation as a member of the Scottish Third Sector Tracker.,Every four months, members of the Tracker will submit a small amount of detail about their organisation,Tracker, please click the ‘Register interest’ button below to give us a few details about you and your,On this call, the researcher will give you some more details about the Tracker and will conduct the first,further information Please visit the FAQs at the bottom of this page and if you have any questions about

Scottish Charity Awards 2025 On these pages you'll find information about SCVO's Scottish Charity Awards,the Scottish Charity Awards Many awards ceremonies recognise our Essential Sector’s value to people,Scottish Charity Awards are special because, as Scotland’s national membership body for the voluntary sector,, we have a unique footprint and position in the sector.,Meet our 41 incredible finalists for 2025 and learn all about their impact!

Organised by SCVO, the Gathering is the largest free voluntary sector event in the UK.,It's an opportunity for all the amazing people working in and with the voluntary sector to network, showcase,Across both events, over 3,500 colleagues and friends from the voluntary sector and beyond came together,You can learn more about everything that went on at the Gathering in our 2023 round-up!

networks A strong community of voluntary organisations of all sizes Shape the future of the voluntary sector,Brexit and the pandemic have left the social care sector facing some serious staffing challenges.,were attracted to join SCVO as members because SCVO is a driving force within Scotland’s charity sector,They allow us to keep our finger on the pulse of what is developing within the sector.,Frequently asked questions We'd love to hear from you if you have any questions at all about joining

Funding guide Our funding guide takes you through the key steps to consider when thinking about funding,Policy & influencing We recognise that funding is one of the key priorities across the voluntary sector,and our team continue to call for Fair Funding for the sector.,crisis are the latest chapters in a longer story of instability and unpredictability in voluntary sector

Wave 1-8 key findings report - Spring 2024 This report presents key findings from the Scottish Third Sector,Summary report Interactive dashboard Data tables Waves 1-6 summary report - Spring 2023 Find out more about

Sign in About the service The SCVO HR Service supports you with your HR needs.,I’m Caroline.I’ve worked in HR for over 20 years and in the voluntary sector for around 18 years.,Please get in touch if you would like to talk about joining our HR Service and the benefits it will bring,I’m passionate about making HR more progressive and accessible for all.Outside of work I love musical,I would love to talk to you about your people and explore how we can support your organisation through