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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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In Their Own Words: Children's Experiences in Temporary Accommodation

Professor Nadzeya Svirydzenka (De Montfort University), Professor Monica Lakhanpaul (University College London) and Dr Joseph Williams (De Montfort University) and Shelter Scotland Shelter Scotland 2 June 2025

Children & Families Health and wellbeing Housing and homelessness Poverty / Cost of Living Young people

UK Poverty 2025: The essential guide to understanding poverty in the UK

Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) 29 January 2025

Children & Families Equalities Housing and homelessness Poverty / Cost of Living

The Scottish third sector tracker: wave 1-8 key findings. (Summer 2021-Spring 2024)

SCVO 21 November 2024

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Funding and economy Fact & Figures Poverty / Cost of Living Volunteering Workforce

Policy Asks for Challenge Poverty Week 2024

Poverty Alliance 10 October 2024

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Poverty / Cost of Living

The voluntary sector and rising costs - a summary of current voluntary sector experiences

SCVO 15 July 2024

Funding and economy Poverty / Cost of Living Workforce

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker - wave 6 summary report (Spring 2023)

SCVO 5 September 2023

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Poverty / Cost of Living Volunteering Workforce, employment and training

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker - wave 6 infographic summary (Spring 2023)

DJS SCVO 4 September 2023

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Poverty / Cost of Living Volunteering Workforce, employment and training

The Scottish Third Sector Tracker - wave 6 data tables (Spring 2023)

DJS SCVO 4 September 2023

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Poverty / Cost of Living Volunteering Workforce, employment and training

Briefing: Disabled People, Poverty and the Cost of Living Crisis Version 2

Inclusion Scotland 26 June 2023

Disabilities Poverty / Cost of Living

How public debt and arrears are experienced by low-income families

Morag Treanor Aberlour 20 June 2023

Children & Families Health and wellbeing Poverty / Cost of Living

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