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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.

New research finds funding delays emerge as major challenge for Scottish charities

Press release

4 February 2026

Funding delays emerge as major challenge for Scottish charities Organisations call for reliable, multi-year funding to avoid increased annual pressures. Charities in Scotland are increasingly struggling with funding delays, with organisations facing cash‑flow pressures, postponed... Read more

Scotland’s resilient third sector through the cost-of-living crisis: insights from new research by Erin Cutroneo

Steve Grozier

3 November 2025

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Research

Download the full report here Introduction The Cost-of-Living Crisis (CoLC) squeezed Scottish voluntary organisations from both sides: rising costs stretched their resources and capacity, while public need for their services grew as people struggled to get by — all within an... Read more

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