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.

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

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

does not always match what communities need.,More trust‑based funding approaches. Better communication and transparency from funders.,collaborative partnerships that recognise the sector’s expertise and essential role in supporting communities,Click on the buttons below for the full reports: Group 1 Group 2 Group 1: funding and relationships with,funders Group 2: funding, the Scottish election and changing socio-political environmentand relationships

Key highlights Download full report Data tables [1] Respondents are asked to rank their challenges 1-3 from a list of options. They also have the option to provide their own open response.

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

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...

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