June - August 2020 Download a PDF version of this research paperDownload Introduction This paper presents,It includes research published primarily by Scottish voluntary organisations and infrastructure bodies,and people and communities specific research.,https://scvo.scot/policy/evidence-library/2020-coronavirus-and-its-impact-on-the-scottish-voluntary-sector-what-do-we-know-so-far-may,We lobby government on policy issues, create jobs for young people and support organisations to embrace

This blog and accompanying research report have been produced to share the information that we were able,to obtain and we will continue to monitor the situation and carry out further research if warranted.

The coronavirus pandemic has shown more than ever the invaluable role of the voluntary sector in the,The Scottish Government has also asked Blake Stevenson to carry out some research to learn more about

The past 18 months have seen SCVO's policy team move our policy focus to issues impacting the voluntary,we can work with you to ensure that your reality and needs are reflected in what we do in SCVO's policy,fact, I don't feel any pressure for us to 'increase' the number of organisations we speak to in our policy,We want to talk to more people that don't work in policy – business development professionals, senior,We've been working with a researcher to conduct 45 to 50 in-depth interviews with randomly selected organisations

of fundraising, trading, contracts, grants and reserves, all of which have been impacted by the coronavirus

SCVO policy submissions and engagement with the sector throughout 2020-21.,Policy responses to transform Scotland's economy will only work if all economic actors – particularly,Voluntary organisations provide care, digital skills and devices, and research-based charities offer,Just before the coronavirus crisis hit Scotland, SCVO's Policy Forum published a Manifesto for the Future,The sector has played a vital part in supporting the country through the coronavirus pandemic.

UK Government to support communities across the country, including in Scotland, in the wake of coronavirus,The latest primary research conducted by SCVO is the Third Sector Forecast, 2019.,One such report is from Volunteer Scotland and Ipsos Mori on the impact of coronavirus on volunteer participation,SCVO carried out literature reviews in September 2020 and March 2021 covering research on coronavirus,Contact Paul Bradley - Policy and Public Affairs Officer

digital, Covid support hub).Parliamentary records and SCVO meetings with the Scottish Government.SCVO policy,employability programmes, voluntary organisations provide care, digital skills and devices, and research-based,The voluntary sector in Scotland has played a vital part in supporting the country through the coronavirus,SCVO is currently conducting several research and engagement projects concerning funding, including better,package recognise the vital role of charities and community groups in mitigating the impact of coronavirus

light was shone on the financial vulnerability of the sector: SCVO has published an overview of our research

vision and actions for the Digital Strategy, recognising the changed landscape in the wake of the coronavirus,The education has to be there, with clear policies and pathways in place.”,supported 200 organisations to achieve Cyber Essentials, a recognised cyber resilience standard.During Coronavirus,and resilientVoluntary organisations did not have time or capacity to conduct their own digital research,rolesEmbedding service design and user-driven digital service development right across the sectorOngoing research