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The Evidence Library is a resource for anyone interested in the voluntary sector in Scotland. Managed by SCVO, the library signposts to research and evidence produced by, or on, the voluntary sector. For further information email: research@scvo.scot.

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Individual Giving in Scotland

SCVO (Ilse Mackinnon)
2023-09-21

This paper pulls together key facts about the individual giving landscape in Scotland and UK, using a range of data sources including the Scottish Third Sector Tracker and CAF. Individual giving is an essential source of income for many charities and voluntary groups and help… Read more

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker - wave 6 summary report (Spring 2023)

SCVO
2023-09-05

This paper presents the key findings from the sixth wave of the Scottish Third Sector Tracker, data for which was collected in April-May 2023. The findings from wave 6 suggest that more organisations are feeling the impact of rising costs, inflation, and other financial pressu… Read more

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker - wave 6 data tables (Spring 2023)

DJS
2023-09-04

The data tables for the 6th wave of the Scottish Third Sector Tracker are available now. Fieldwork was conducted in April/May 2023. Read more

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker - wave 6 infographic summary (Spring 2023)

DJS
2023-09-04

Almost all organisations recorded a rise in overheads again into April/May 2023, with energy and staffing costs leading this increase. Increasingly, these rising costs are thought to be having a detrimental impact on organisations’ ability to deliver their services. Financia… Read more

Community-led action research Toolkit

Knowledge is Power (Scottish Community Development Centre and The Poverty Alliance)
2023-08-08

Knowledge is Power is a programme from Scottish Community Development Centre and The Poverty Alliance to support community-led action research, jointly funded by Scottish Government and The National Lottery Community Fund. The programme works with 10 local projects across Scotla… Read more

Fair Work in the Third Sector in Scotland (GCVS and the Scottish Centre for Employment Research)

Professor Patricia Findlay & Johanna McQuarrie, Scottish Centre for Employment Research, Strathclyde Business School
2023-07-27

The Scottish Centre for Employment Research was commissioned by GCVS to analyse the extent of Fair Work across Scotland’s third sector. Over 650 participants, partners and stakeholders took part to identify the opportunities and challenges for delivering Fair Work. While the s… Read more

Economic Evaluation of Hospice Services for CHAS

York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC)
2023-07-20

In 2015, CHAS commissioned York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) to undertake an economic evaluation of the services it provides. This work was completed in May 2016 and an updated report produced in 2018 for the 2016/17 financial year.2 Since that time, CHAS has continued t… Read more

Dispelling common myths about charities

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
2023-07-20

"Charities play a vital role in society. People’s goodwill and generosity remain the lifeblood of the sector, but this is at risk if the public misunderstand what charities do and how they operate. Charities can attract criticism about whether they are using the right mix of vol… Read more

Fraser of Allander Institute Economic Commentary 2023 Q2

Fraser of Allander
2023-07-17

The Institute’s quarterly Economic Commentary includes an assessment of all the latest key data on the UK and Scottish economies. This Q2 report includes a detailed look at 'The impact of current economic challenges on third-sector organisations' - see p22-24. Key findings… Read more

Scottish Legacy Market Report 2023

Remember a Charity, Legacy Foresight
2023-06-26

Report highlighting the growth and breadth of the Scottish legacy market for charities and underlines the importance of investing long-term in this fundraising stream. The report brings together key statistics on the Scottish legacy market, as well as insights and recommendati… Read more

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