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.
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 2017, the voluntary sector had an annual turnover of £5.8 billion
Scotland’s voluntary sector has over 100,000 paid staff
78% of charities in Scotland are local
