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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.

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The evidence library is a resource for anyone interested in the voluntary sector in Scotland. Managed by SCVO, the library signposts to research and evidence produced by, or on, the voluntary sector. For further information email: research@scvo.scot.

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SPICe Spotlight: What we know about the third sector’s contribution to Scotland’s economy

SPICe 14 January 2025

Funding and economy Evaluation & Impact Fact & Figures

This blog discusses statistics and research showing the third sector’s contribution to Scotland’s economy. It is intended to support committee work and other parliamentary business, for example the various Member’s debates on the third sector that take place throughout the year.

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