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Coronavirus policy & research

Policy & research in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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SCVO's policy team works to ensure that the needs and concerns of the voluntary sector in Scotland are represented in the Scottish, United Kingdom and European Parliaments.

By acting as an authoritative and trusted voice for the sector, SCVO's policy and research output is delivered through a strong evidence base and an engaged membership.

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Briefings

Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Bill Stage Two Briefing
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
25th January 2021
Equalities & Human Rights Committee Debate – Valuing the Third Sector
Craig Wilson Craig Wilson
30th November 2020
Defamation and Malicious Publication (Scotland) Bill Stage One debate
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
5th November 2020
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Consultation responses

Post-legislative scrutiny – The Lobbying Act (Scotland) 2016
Craig Wilson Craig Wilson
12th February 2021
Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund
Craig Wilson Craig Wilson
25th January 2021
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee – Procurement Reform
Allan Young Allan Young
22nd January 2021
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Research

Coronavirus and its impact on the Scottish Voluntary Sector: a review of literature
Steve Grozier Steve Grozier
17th September 2020
State of the Sector: pre-Coronavirus
Ilse Mackinnon Ilse Mackinnon
30th June 2020
Coronavirus and its impact on the Scottish voluntary sector – what do we know so far?
Ilse Mackinnon Ilse Mackinnon
8th June 2020
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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

  Evidence Library
A resource for anyone interested in learning about the voluntary sector in Scotland
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  Policy Forum
Advising us on policies which reflect the best interests of the voluntary sector in Scotland
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  Positive partnerships
We recently asked our members and those working in charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises across Scotland to share any successful partnership projects they have with the public sector.
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  Intermediaries
Details on everything from our intermediaries network to resources and directories for those working in intermediary bodies.
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  SCVO Core Grant Plan 2018-20
We work in a strategic partnership with the Scottish Government to support, develop and promote the voluntary sector in Scotland.
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Latest posts  See more

Paul Bradley
Could you help us monitor this year’s budget?
18th February 2021
Craig Wilson
Opportunity knocks to change the Lobbying Act
28th January 2021
Henry Simmons
Fair Work for All by 2025 – hope, dream or reality?
26th January 2021
Rachel Le Noan
We wish you a merry Brexit…
21st December 2020
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