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We will ensure that the Scottish voluntary sector is recognised and resourced for its significant contribution to our society and economy. 

Our sector: 

  •  employs over 135,000 people 
  • works with over 1.2 million volunteers 
  • is a major provider of public services 
  • had an annual turnover of over 8.5 billion in 2021. 

Precarious funding risks our sector’s contribution and ability to deliver vital services for people and communities across Scotland.   

Our sector needs fairer funding to support charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises. 

We will champion longer-term funding and procurement models, processes that are accessible and consistent, unrestricted funding, and investment that keeps pace with inflation and the Living Wage.

Sheghley Ogilvie leads our policy work in this area. Contact: sheghley.ogilvie@scvo.scot 

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Spring Statement lifeline for voluntary organisations, but will it be enough?
Sheghley Ogilvie Sheghley Ogilvie
20 March 2023
Suspension of the Scottish Government’s national frameworks for the Supply of Electricity and Supply of Natural Gas – Letter to the Minister
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
26 January 2023
Finding some glimmers of hope from 2022 – SCVO policy & public affairs
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
22 December 2022
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Consultation response to Labour National Policy Forum: Fair Work and the voluntary sector
Sheghley Ogilvie Sheghley Ogilvie
17 March 2023
Spring Statement response – SCVO letter to Deputy First Minister
Sheghley Ogilvie Sheghley Ogilvie
16 March 2023
Spring Statement Briefing from SCVO and Volunteer Scotland
Sheghley Ogilvie Sheghley Ogilvie
13 March 2023
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Fair Funding: Collaborate, Challenge, Change – The Gathering 2022
Jason Henderson Jason Henderson
17 October 2022
Organisational profiles: funding and public sector relationships
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
13 October 2022
Scottish Government funding of voluntary organisations: a case study of voluntary sector intermediaries
Paul Bradley Paul Bradley
13 October 2022
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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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