many contributions of the voluntary sector by: Recognising our sector as a significant employer and economic,actor.,The voluntary sector is a significant economic actor, employing around 136,000 people in Scotland - 5%,support our sector provides people and communities, all of which are essential building blocks to the economic,actor.

But the sector’s economic contributions are less well understood and captured.,Here are some of the ways we can see the voluntary sector as an economic actor: About the sector https,Read more Latest briefings & policy papers The latest sector's role in the economy briefings and policy,papers from the policy team.,have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact Rachel Le Noan, Policy

A voice for the voluntary sector At SCVO we work to ensure that policies and decision-making at a national,We will ensure voluntary organisations have opportunities to demonstrate their role as economic actors,Read more Latest briefings & policy reports The latest briefings and policy reports from SCVO.,Read more Policy network SCVO’s Policy Network connects voluntary sector professionals in Scotland with,an interest in policy and public affairs.

discussion fascinating in exploring the role of the public, private and voluntary sectors in delivering economic,the flip side, we're also making the case that the voluntary sector plays a sigificant role as an economic,actor.

explains how Community Wealth Building could provide the practical answer to transforming Scotland's economic

actors and enablers in rural areas.,actors and enablers in rural areas.,We must start linking policies, visions and objectives together better.,establish a set of key performance indicators for mainland rural Scotland, enabling evidence-based policy,believe that more indicators must be added. and new data collected to better reflect the variety of actors

Professor Iain Black argues the third sector must help disrupt the existing growth focused economic goal

Sandy Macdonald on some of the ways the third sector is helping the business sector achieve economic

sector and our essential services by: Recognising the voluntary sector as a significant employer and economic,actor.,In April 2023, the Scottish Government’s policy prospectus, New leadership - A fresh start, renewed these,The voluntary sector is a significant economic actor, employing around 136,000 people in Scotland - 5%,Conclusion Scotland’s voluntary sector is an employer, a partner, and a vital social and economic actor

The traditional view has been that businesses lead economic progress, and the public and sector drive,Government policy in the UK and Scotland has made some contribution towards this change, with new regulations,In a recent article for SCVO, Sandy Macdonald, Director of Policy and Communications and Scottish Financial,(For example, through government policies.),development work, extending the focus beyond economic growth.