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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

State of the Sector 2024: key Scottish voluntary sector figures and trends

SCVO 3 February 2025

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Social Enterprise

Community Wealth Building: Approaches relevant to rural and island communities

Jayne Glass and Jane Atterton /SRUC Scottish Government 23 January 2025

Communities Funding and economy Partnership working Rural Social Enterprise

SCVO State of the Sector 2024 - Funding and finance PDF

SCVO 21 January 2025

Communities Funding and economy Fact & Figures Public sector Social Enterprise

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

SCVO 21 January 2025

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

A feasibility study and preliminary framework for a civil society satellite account

Pro Bono Economics Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) 14 November 2024

Communities Funding and economy Evaluation & Impact Social Enterprise Workforce

Developing Scotland's Economy: Increasing The Role Of Inclusive And Democratic Business Models (IDBMs)

Scottish Government 18 September 2024

Funding and economy Public sector Social Enterprise

The voluntary sector and Procurement – a summary of current voluntary sector experiences.

SCVO 1 July 2024

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Partnership working Public sector Social Care Social Enterprise Sustainabilty and green issues

Scotland's journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review

Harkins Research & Consultancy Ltd Scottish Government 24 June 2024

Funding and economy Partnership working Public sector Social Enterprise Sustainabilty and green issues

The Reuse Consortium Story and Impact Report

Circular Communities Scotland 20 June 2024

Funding and economy Evaluation & Impact Partnership working Public sector Social Enterprise Sustainabilty and green issues

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