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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

Small Charities Week: a snapshot of the subsector

Steve Grozier

17 June 2026

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Research

Small charities are the backbone of Scotland’s voluntary sector. Rooted in their communities, they provide trusted support, create opportunities, bring people together and respond to local needs every day. As we celebrate Small Charity Week, it is the perfect opportunity to... Read more

Snapshot of a sector operating under "sustained and intensifying" strain

Steve Grozier

26 May 2026

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Research

If you spend any time talking to people across the voluntary sector right now, a pattern starts to emerge. It doesn’t really matter where they’re based or what their area of focus is — the same themes keep coming up. Financial pressure and a wider feeling of uncertainty. There’s... Read more

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