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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.

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.

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A feasibility study and preliminary framework for a civil society satellite account

Pro Bono Economics Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) 14 November 2024

Communities Funding and economy Evaluation & Impact Social Enterprise Workforce

Developing Scotland's Economy: Increasing The Role Of Inclusive And Democratic Business Models (IDBMs)

Scottish Government 18 September 2024

Funding and economy Public sector Social Enterprise

The voluntary sector and Procurement – a summary of current voluntary sector experiences.

SCVO 1 July 2024

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Partnership working Public sector Social Care Social Enterprise Sustainabilty and green issues

Scotland's journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review

Harkins Research & Consultancy Ltd Scottish Government 24 June 2024

Funding and economy Partnership working Public sector Social Enterprise Sustainabilty and green issues

The Reuse Consortium Story and Impact Report

Circular Communities Scotland 20 June 2024

Funding and economy Evaluation & Impact Partnership working Public sector Social Enterprise Sustainabilty and green issues

The Impact of Technology Adoption on Scottish Social Enterprises’ Operation

Han-Ju (Emma) Yang, University of Edinburgh 20 June 2024

Organisational development Social Enterprise

Partnerships for Good – private sector and social enterprise alliances

Social Enterprise Scotland 20 June 2024

Partnership working Social Enterprise

Procurement: SME and third sector action plan 2024-2026

Scottish Government 30 April 2024

Funding and economy Partnership working Public sector Social Enterprise

Social Enterprise in Scotland Census 2021

Social Value Lab CEiS 2 February 2023

Fact & Figures Social Enterprise Workforce, employment and training

Public procurement - views and experiences: research

Scottish Government 15 November 2022

Communities Funding and economy Partnership working Public sector Social Enterprise