The Scottish third sector tracker - pulse 1, part 1 (Spring 2026)
This paper summarises the key themes that emerged from two focus groups run by DJS Research as part of the Scottish Third Sector Tracker project, conducted on 11th March 2026. The focus groups were designed to explore third sector organisations’ current experiences and perspectives on funding and relationships with funders and to provide qualitative insight to complement the Tracker’s more quantitative findings. The topics for discussion were informed by the latest findings from the Tracker and input from the Tracker advisory group.
Participants included representatives from a range of third sector organisations in Scotland, reflecting diversity in size, geography, and area of operation. The findings presented here highlight common issues, points of divergence, and emerging trends raised during the discussions.
These insights are intended to inform policymakers, funders, and sector bodies about the challenges facing the third sector.
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