Third Sector Resilience Fund - summary of phase 1 (May 2020)
Letter to Members of the Local Government and Communities Committee summarising the first phase of the Third Sector Resilience Fund: - Levels of applications and awards made - Details of awards by organisation type and size - Level of demand - future of fund Grant applic… Read more
Relationships in lockdown
Polling by Relate UK, which finds that the coronavirus lockdown is impacting negatively on many couples and families. Relate and Relationships Scotland warn of a "post-lockdown relationship reckoning”. Key findings -More than one in eight people surveyed who currently li… Read more
The effects of the coronavirus crisis on workers - flash findings from the Resolution Foundation’s coronavirus survey (May 2020)
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Findings based on the analysis of an online YouGov survey that ran from 6-11 May 2020. The total sample size was 6,005 adults, aged 18-65. Key findings - Nearly one-third of lower-paid employees have lost jobs or been furloughed, compared to less… Read more
Young workers in the coronavirus crisis - Findings from the Resolution Foundation’s coronavirus survey (May 2020)
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Findings based on the analysis of an online YouGov survey that ran from 6-11 May 2020. The total sample size was 6,005 adults, aged 18-65. Key findings: - Younger and older workers have experienced the brunt of the hit to jobs and pay - 35%… Read more
LockdownLowdown - what young people in Scotland are thinking about COVID-19 (April 2020)
Survey of young people from across Scotland on their concerns about COVID-19. The survey took places from 3rd – 17th April 2020. The survey received 2,421 completed responses. Key Findings Young people’s concerns regarding the impact of coronavirus (COVID19) 1. Over two… Read more
Covid19 impact on voluntary sector organisations - chief executive case studies (May 2020)
23 sector leaders share their experiences of the impact of Coronavirus on them and their organisations, sharing stories of stress, challenges, digital innovation and resilience. Read more
Disproportionate disruption: The impact of COVID-19 on women’s labour market equality
This briefing uses evidence on women’s labour market participation, and analysis of the anticipated economic impacts of the current crisis to outline the impact of COVID-19 on women’s labour market equality. It also underscores the importance of gathering and using gender-sensiti… Read more
Poverty and Coronavirus in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Poverty Commission was launched in November 2018 and over 15 months met 6 times in full session. During that period, we have held 100 evidence sessions and project visits, met and heard from over 70 local organisations, commissioned significant new research into the e… Read more
Covid-19 Impact on Museums and Galleries Sector in Scotland (April 2020)
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Situation overview "more than half of the museums who took part in a study would run out of funds within the next six months." Independent museums, which make up more than half of the sector population, are those who are in most need of immediate s… Read more
Connect Parent/Carer Survey: How are you doing?
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Connect's survey captures the experiences, concerns and fears of over 1500 parents and carers in Scotland during the first weeks of the coronavirus lockdown. Key findings • 59% of parents identified at least one concern or worry about the current s… Read more