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organisation to identify and manage risks and opportunities in line with its purposes and values, our governing,reviewing policies, procedures and reporting arrangements (for example, those relating to our internal governance,Regularly reviewing whether our organisation’s legal and governance structure is fit for purpose and

team, with an appropriate range and balance of skills and experience, to continually improve the governance,by doing the following: Understanding our organisation’s values and purposes, legal structure and governing

Summary This report pulls together data on sector pay, comparing salary data from the voluntary sector and the public and private sectors, as well as variations in pay depending on factors such as age, gender and full-time /part-time workers. The main source of pay data used is...

Introduction This paper presents the key findings from the ten wave of the Scottish third sector tracker, data for which was collected in February-March 2025. The Tracker collects panel data from Scottish third sector organisations to give current insights into the health of the...

This page gives a round-up of events at the Gathering 2025, the UK's largest free event for the voluntary sector hosted by SCVO.

Download PDF Introduction The academic literature highlights the role that good financial management plays in helping organisations deliver their objectives, while ensuring their stability and survival. This is often hampered by a lack of financial management skills, risk...

10-page summary of the latest headline figures and trends

Across the UK, governments have developed formalised models of partnership between the voluntary sector,and government.,At UK level, the UK Government launched its own model of collaboration in summer 2025 — the Civil Society,Covenant that sets out a new framework for strengtheningrelationships between government and the voluntary,In June, Anna Fowlie, SCVO Chief Executive, welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to a Third

Scotland’s Essential Sector Priorities for the next Scottish Government SCVO’s 2026 Scottish Parliament,As we look ahead to the next Scottish Parliament elections, one thing is clear: government cannot meet,The next Scottish Government needs a strong, sustainable voluntary sector.,This is a call to action for the next Scottish Government to work with us — to build a fairer, stronger,1&showinfo=0&controls=0 Scotland's voluntary sector in numbers Priorities for the next Scottish Government

The Scottish Government’s lack of progress contrasts sharply with the UK Government, which has delivered,What’s lacking is leadership and delivery from the Scottish Government.,We’re already seeing the UK Government step-up.,Provide transparency about how the UK Government’s £764,020 Innovation Fund will be used in Scotland,It’s time to press refresh, Scottish Government. Show leadership. Create a plan. Take action.