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

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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.

Foundation Giving Trends 2021

Association of Charitable Foundations (Cathy Pharoah et al) Association of Charitable Foundations 5 December 2021

Funding and economy

Key facts and figures on giving, income and assets in the top 300 UK independent charitable foundations.

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Last modified on 10 March 2026

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