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Scottish Government funding of voluntary organisations

A case study of voluntary sector intermediaries

Insights from senior leaders of voluntary sector intermediaries

Prepared by
Paul Bradley
Policy & Public Affairs Manager
SCVO

September 2022

Key findings summary

This case study is part of a series of work undertaken by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) looking into the funding situation of Scottish voluntary organisations.

Background

We need reliable funding, and SCVO is committed to championing solutions that will help maintain and enhance the voluntary sector's presence and role in Scottish society. Research and engagement underpin these efforts.

Part A: The funding challenges that voluntary sector intermediaries face

This section details what senior leaders said on the funding challenges their organisations face

Part B: Exploring the impact of funding challenges on voluntary sector intermediaries

This section confronts six of the biggest affected areas from the impact of funding issues and challenges faced by voluntary sector intermediaries

Part C: Not losing sight of what works in funding relationships

The aims of this engagement were to identify the challenges and issues, their impact, and what changes are needed in how voluntary sector intermediaries are funded by the Scottish Government.

Part D: A convincing response from the Scottish Government and those responsible for disseminating funds would include:

The Scottish Government can change things for the better by nature of their funding.

Part E: SCVO's role in securing progress on funding: where do we go from here?

SCVO wants to see a convincing response from the Scottish Government and those responsible for disseminating Scottish Government funds

Concluding remarks

The Scottish Government can and must do more to deliver fair funding not just for intermediaries but for all voluntary organisations

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