Scotland’s top charity leaders: how diverse are they?
The David Hume Institute measures the diversity of Scotland’s top leaders. For the first time in our analysis this includes the leaders of the top 300 charities by income. As major influencers and lobbyists who impact on all parts of our society, charity leaders have a key role in making sure that their leadership is representative of the communities they serve.
Key Findings The research, which analyses the backgrounds of the chairs and chief executives of the 300 highest income charities in Scotland, finds that:
Only 1 in 3 leaders (34%) are women and only 1 in 50 (2%) are black or Asian, compared to 10% female and 1% ethnic minorities in business and investment leaders.
Published on 23 March 2022
