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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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Email the title, author, date published, web link or attachment, and a short description to research@scvo.scot.

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The social value of volunteering in Scotland

Volunteer Scotland 2 April 2025

Funding and economy Evaluation & Impact Volunteering

Public sector funding of the voluntary sector

SCVO 19 March 2025

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Public sector

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

Scottish voluntary organisations' financial reserves

SCVO 10 February 2025

Coronavirus / COVID-19 Funding and economy Fact & Figures

Guidance for employers on taking an anti-racist approach to tackling women’s workplace inequality

Close the Gap 10 February 2025

Equalities Ethnic minorities Workforce, employment and training

Anti-racist employment strategy - A Fairer Scotland for All

Scottish Government 6 February 2025

Equalities Ethnic minorities Workforce, employment and training

Gender Pay Gap Statistics 2023

Close the Gap 6 February 2025

Equalities Ethnic minorities Workforce

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

SCVO 3 February 2025

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Social Enterprise

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

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