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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Scotland’s resilient third sector through the cost-of-living crisis: insights from new research by Erin Cutroneo

Conversely, volunteer capacity did not influence volunteer-run organisations’ propensity for any resilience,UK inflation went from 2% in July 2021 to the crisis peak of 11.1% by October 2022.,, and began a 2-year funding pilot, providing £60 million each year to select TSOs.,change in response to pressures (like developing new income streams, applying for new funding, adapting,Use of adaptive tactics indicates continuous learning, demonstrating greater long-term resilience capacity

https://scvo.scot/p/101739/2025/11/03/scotlands-resilient-third-sector-through-the-cost-of-living-crisis-insights-from-new-research

Wave eleven - Autumn 2025

We also asked open questions about what additional resources, skills or capacities would best help their,organisation do more for their beneficiaries; the impact of funding delays; and about the impact the,They also have the option to provide their own open response. [2] This may reflect the large number of

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker/wave-eleven-autumn-2025

Introduction This paper considers the available literature and data on the resilience of Scottish voluntary,For this paper, resilience is defined as the ability of an organisation to anticipate, cope with and,long-term trends from the Scottish third sector tracker, we draw conclusions about the sector’s resilience,and what is required to sustain and build on that resilience.

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/the-resilience-of-scottish-voluntary-organisations

AI and everything else - our call to action a digitally confident Scottish voluntary sector

Used well, digital and technology can make charities more effective, resilient and responsive, enabling,deliberate, sustained action to build digital confidence as a core part of effective, ethical and resilient,Technology alone will not fix problems rooted in ways of working, capacity or culture.,Build cyber resilience as a core duty of careRecognise cyber security as a fundamental governance issue,At the same time, familiar pressures remain: constrained funding and capacity, persistent digital exclusion

https://scvo.scot/support/digital/call-to-action-4

Wave ten - spring 2025

Introduction This paper presents the key findings from the ten wave of the Scottish third sector tracker, data for which was collected in February-March 2025. The Tracker collects panel data from Scottish third sector organisations to give current insights into the health of the...

https://scvo.scot/research/scottish-third-sector-tracker/wave-10

SCVO response to Scottish Labour's Policy Forum

These are broken down by three distinct areas: (1) Fair Funding and procurement; (2) the voluntary sector,If implemented, these would support a thriving voluntary sector, strong public services, and resilient,communities.,to adopt and apply our Fair Funding policy asks to all grants and contracts, which are crucial to effective,Capacity building: also necessary is theprovision of support and resources to empower voluntary organisations

https://scvo.scot/p/96677/2025/01/23/scvo-response-to-scottish-labours-policy-forum

Response to Social Justice and Social Security Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Third sector funding principles

Voluntary sector intermediary Question 2.,The Investing in Communities Fund – supposedly a three-year fund – is a recent example.,need to look at all available funding options and apply to lots of different organisations would be,(54%); raising funds to meet the demand (50%); and volunteer capacity, (41%.),While our sector is resilient, the impact of rising costs on some organisations has been devastating,

https://scvo.scot/p/93311/2024/08/13/response-to-social-justice-and-social-security-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-third-sector-funding-principles

Programme for Government proposal: Delivering Fair Funding by 2026

sector to secure the resilience and capacity it needs to support the transformation and delivery of person-centred,was developed through significant research and engagement with Scotland’s voluntary sector. 2.,organisations have described the current financial year as the worst ever in terms of the process for applying,was developed through significant research and engagement with Scotland’s voluntary sector. 2.,Fair Funding, multi-year funding and timely decisions, communications, and payments support by streamlined

https://scvo.scot/p/60303/2023/06/22/programme-for-government-proposal-delivering-fair-funding-by-2026

Inquiry into the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform programme - SCVO response

several organisations telling us that this year has been the worst ever in terms of the process for applying,) and the Adult Learning and Empowering Communities Fund (ALEC).,, enabling the third sector to secure the resilience and capacity it needs to support the transformation,We were only able to provide a 2% pay rise this year which goes no way to meeting the cost of living,, and to promote community connection and resilience.

https://scvo.scot/p/59486/2023/05/01/inquiry-into-the-scottish-governments-public-service-reform-programme-scvo-response-to-the-finance-and-public-administration-committee

SCVO response to FoI Reform Bill consultation (Katy Clark MSP)

and joined-up regulatory model should look like and to identify gaps and overlaps in accountability. 2.,and joined-up regulatory model should look like and to identify gaps and overlaps in accountability. 2.,For example, local community groups that might not be charities can apply for public funds for a range,from private funding sources, bringing additional value and benefit to our communities.,, and to promote community connection and resilience.

https://scvo.scot/p/58166/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-foi-reform-bill-consultation