Based on a range of evidence, including Volunteer Scotland’s recent research report, ‘Testing our Resilience,Our latest research shows two thirds of organisations have seen demand for their support increase over,during the Covid-19 pandemic that volunteering budgets can be deprioritised when facing financial challenge,Reduction in volunteer participation The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on volunteer participation,We witnessed an increase in volunteering during 2020, with 64% of the population giving their time in
https://scvo.scot/p/55743/2022/11/29/cost-of-living-crisis-scvo-and-volunteer-scotland-briefing-for-mps
and show the financial impact of the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic.,years and lower than might have been expected during the height of Covid.,during the Covid pandemic, but small charities (under £100k) were most likely to be negatively impacted,Looking at areas of activity, Housing, Social Care, and Community Development – where many of our larger,For more Sector Stats including interactive maps, charts and tables go to https://scvo.scot/research/
https://scvo.scot/p/90432/2023/03/23/2021-scottish-sector-stats-six-highlights
(funding, digital, membership support, and information).SCVO policy submissions, engagement, and research,Over the last 11 months, Covid 19, inflation and the resulting cost-of-living crisis have put enormous,Years of underfunding, followed by Covid 19, and the running costs crisis, however, mean these ambitions,19, rising inflation, and the cost-of-living crisis.,Covid 19 pandemic would result in progress towards funding sustainability for the voluntary sector.
https://scvo.scot/p/53617/2022/09/09/scvo-response-to-pre-budget-scrutiny-2023-24-the-impact-of-human-rights-budgeting
In addition, ACOSVO’s Leadership Support during Covid-19’s Insight Reports, captured key themes and emerging,The research finds that community anchor organisations have been able to react to the COVID-19 pandemic,References ACOSVO (2020) Insights: ACOSVO Leadership Support during COVID- 19. https://www.acosvo.org.uk,/resources-coping-covid-19 Carers Trust Scotland (2020) 2020 vision: Hear Me, See Me, Support Me and,-020620-002.pdf Poverty Alliance (2020) Community organisations, community activists & Covid-19: Poverty
https://scvo.scot/p/40369/2020/09/17/coronavirus-and-its-impact-on-the-scottish-voluntary-sector-a-review-of-literature
Today we publish an overview of what research has been telling us about the impact the crisis has had,on voluntary organisations and the people and communities they support.,who have had a sudden drop in income or can provide vital support to communities during the crisis.,people and communities.,Please do continue to get involved and share your experiences and research so that we can amplify the
https://scvo.scot/p/38735/2020/06/02/a-perfect-storm-is-coming
SCVO briefing to the Scottish Parliament - Debate: COVID-19 Next Steps (Communities) SCVO briefing -,But, for many of Scotland's charities and community groups, the outlook for 2020 was already 'unsettled,Recent SCVO research from May 2020 now highlights a predicted 30% drop in income this year for voluntary,The provision of the Wellbeing Fund, the Third Sector Resilience Fund and the Supporting Communities,Organisations not involved in crisis response: Many organisations are not providing a frontline response
https://scvo.scot/p/38971/2020/06/08/coronavirus-next-steps-communities
