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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

Social capital: the economy's rocket fuel

Article by Andy Haldane looking at the role of social capital and the importance of civil society to both society and the UK economy.

The article references Haldane's estimate that "the social sector in the UK may in fact contribute over £200 billion in social value each year in the UK – or around 10% of GDP. Only around one tenth of that currently finds its way into GDP".

Last modified on 17 April 2024