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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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.

Evidence library

Press release: "Increased demand and falling donations create “perfect storm” for charities in cost-of-living squeeze"

Nearly nine in 10 charities (86%) are worried about the impact that rising living costs are having on people who rely on their services

71% of charity leaders are worried about managing an increase in demand on their services

Four in five charity leaders (82%) are concerned about the increased cost of utilities, including energy bills, rent and fuel, and managing demands for higher wages (80%).

Three in five (59%) charity leaders are concerned about people having less money to donate to their cause.

Last modified on 31 August 2022