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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.

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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How and Why Social Enterprises Adopt Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Implications for Research and Practice

Artur Steiner, Micaela Mazzei, Francesca Caló & Gordon Liu 4 December 2025

Organisational development Social Enterprise

A resilient sector? The resilience of Scottish voluntary organisations 2025

SCVO 15 September 2025

Funding and economy Organisational development Sustainabilty and green issues

Digging Deeper - A call for scaled, sustained, and engaged investment into racial justice (2021)

Dilhani Wijeyesekera Baobab Foundation UK 13 March 2025

Funding and economy Ethnic minorities Organisational development Participation and engagement

Beyond the Cliff Edge: A Roadmap to Sustainability for London's Black-Led Organisations (2025)

Do it Now Now 13 March 2025

Communities Funding and economy Ethnic minorities Organisational development Participation and engagement Partnership working

The Impact of Technology Adoption on Scottish Social Enterprises’ Operation

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

Organisational development Social Enterprise

Learning Forwards: How well equipped are charities to deal with an uncertain future?

PwC and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) PwC and CIoF 12 December 2023

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Funding and economy Organisational development

Charity brand personality: can smaller charitable organizations leverage their brand's personality to influence giving

Elizabeth Stebbins and Rosanne Hartman 26 June 2023

Organisational development

Interview: Reporting the cost of living Crisis - how are charities and organisations engaging with the media in the current climate?

responsesource 30 August 2022

Organisational development Poverty / Cost of Living

Charities Aid Foundation Charity Landscape 2022

Charities Aid Foundation 14 February 2022

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Funding and economy Organisational development Partnership working