The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.
Transforming the economy
SCVO believes in an inclusive and sustainable economy that values and benefits the voluntary sector. We will respond to the way the economy develops to ensure voluntary organisations have opportunities to demonstrate their role as economic actors and influence decision-making in this area.
Current areas of focus
We help decision makers across sectors understand the invaluable economic contribution made by voluntary organisations to Scottish society, including but not limited to its substantial role as an employer.
Contact the team
Rachel Le Noan
NSET, Sector’s role in the economy, TCA
David Livey
CWB, Public Service Reform
Related news & opinion
The latest transforming the economy news and blogs.
Related briefings & policy papers
The latest transforming the economy briefings and policy papers from the policy team.
Latest consultation responses
The latest transforming the economy consultation responses from the policy team.
Progress & latest developments
The work of this subgroup is still in early stages and we continue to work in collaboration with members and partners to gather evidence. We also share findings and raise the profile of the sector by presenting at various events. If you would like to share your views on any on the topics outlined above, please get in touch.
- Member's debate on the RSE Paper 'The economic contribution of the third sector' in February.
- DAG meeting in Edinburgh in April. Next EU-UK DAGs meeting due in July in Brussels.
- Scotland Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE) meeting with EU Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
- NSET refresh due in May.
Perfect storm could see voluntary groups shut - SCVO's Paul Bradley highlights the data from our Third Sector tracker and the worrying picture it paints for Scotland's voluntary sector in the coming months
Get involved
Collaborate with us and our members to develop and promote voluntary sector policy perspectives for Scotland