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Evidence library

About

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.

SCVO State of the Sector 2024 - size, shape and geography PDF

SCVO 21 January 2025

Arts, Sports & Culture Communities Fact & Figures Rural Social Enterprise

PDF version of our interactive online Size and shape sector stats including

The number of voluntary organisations in Scotland
The main activities of organisations
How many charities are in your local area
Local authority and constituency tables
Interactive maps
New charities and charity closures
Charity info by deprivation area (SIMD)
Rural and urban information.

Downloads

State_of_the_Sector_2024_Shape_Geography.pdf

Last modified on 21 January 2025

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