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Collaborate with us to develop voluntary sector policy perspectives for Scotland.

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We will ensure that the Scottish voluntary sector is recognised and resourced as a significant social and economic actor.

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We work with colleagues across the voluntary sector to ensure the impacts of regulation on the sector are fully considered and understood.

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We will ensure that the sector is recognised as a strategic partner in public service planning, delivery, and evaluation.

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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 200,000 charity trustees across the country

There are 46,500+ voluntary sector organisations in Scotland

Scotland’s voluntary sector has over 135,000 paid staff

In 2021 the voluntary sector had an annual turnover of £8.5 billion

Two thirds of sector income is earned, not donated

89% of voluntary organisations in Scotland are local

35% of voluntary organisations are based in rural or remote areas

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