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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

Evidence library

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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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Email the title, author, date published, web link or attachment, and a short description to research@scvo.scot.

The future of community housing in Scotland: some thoughts and reflections

McKee, K. Academic submission 4 May 2017

Communities Funding and economy Governance and Trustees Housing and homelessness Participation and engagement

This paper looks at the future of the community housing sector in Scotland. It reflects upon the sector?s origins and evolution, and contextualises its future development in light of imminent public sector cuts and the shift from ?social? to ?affordable? housing. It argues that despite the rhetoric of the ?Big Society?, budgetary pressures and rationalisation within the sector may serve to undermine the existence and success of small, place-based community organisations.

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Last modified on 6 June 2017