Fair Work
Our sector employs 136,000 people across Scotland and was support by over 830,000 volunteers in 2024.
Fair Work for the voluntary sector workforce is an SCVO priority. We are calling for voluntary organisations to be supported and resourced to be Fair Work employers.
Grants and contracts Scottish Government, their agencies, and other public bodies award should support Fair Work and cover the full costs of employing staff, including at least the Real Living Wage, increased costs of National Insurance Contributions (NICs), inflation-based uplifts on par with those offered to public sector staff, and parity with public sector pay, addressing long-standing disparities between the public and voluntary sectors.
Latest news & opinion
The latest Fair Work news and blogs. Read more
Latest briefings & policy papers
The latest Fair Work briefings and policy papers from the policy team. Read more
Latest consultation responses
The latest Fair Work consultation responses from the policy team. Read more
Contact us
If you have any questions on Fair Work, want to discuss our calls in more detail, or believe you have evidence, resources, or experiences that could support our work, please contact Sheghley Ogilvie, Policy & Public Affairs Officer.
