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Policy

We work to ensure that government policy at a national level reflects the needs and concerns of the voluntary sector in Scotland.
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We take action to build a better future for Scottish voluntary organisations.
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We ensure that research, evidence, and statistics about Scotland's voluntary sector are robust and accessible to everyone.
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Kyrstie Brown
Help shape SCVO’s response to the Scottish Government’s Community Wealth Building Bill Consultation
23 March 2023
Sheghley Ogilvie
Spring Statement lifeline for voluntary organisations, but will it be enough?
20 March 2023
Kyrstie Brown
To bank or not to bank, that’s the reality for some voluntary sector organisations
13 March 2023
Paul Bradley
Suspension of the Scottish Government’s national frameworks for the Supply of Electricity and Supply of Natural Gas – Letter to the Minister
26 January 2023
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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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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Find out more

© 2023. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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