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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.

Submit your own research

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

Power and Making Change Happen

Hunjan, R.; Keophilavong, S. Carnegie UK Trust / Joseph Rowntree Foundation 5 May 2017

Arts, Sports & Culture Communities Equalities Ethnic minorities Governance and Trustees Participation and engagement Partnership working Poverty / Cost of Living Volunteering

This report is based on the findings of a project designed to support civil society to analyse power and, as a result, take action for social change. It describes how strategies for change can be strengthened when organisations and their communities have a better understanding of their own power and what they can achieve. To view this report, please click Download.

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