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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 role of small voluntary sector organisations in tackling complex social challenges: lessons from a charity serving asylum seekers and refugees

Sally Vivyan 4 September 2026

Communities Equalities Evaluation & Impact Partnership working Volunteering

The Scottish third sector tracker - wave 12 report (Spring 2026)

SCVO 1 July 2026

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Partnership working Public sector Volunteering Workforce

The Scottish third sector tracker - wave 12 data tables

1 July 2026

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Partnership working Public sector Volunteering Workforce

The Scottish third sector tracker - Pulse 1, part 2 (Spring 2026)

SCVO 25 May 2026

Funding and economy Partnership working Public sector

The Scottish third sector tracker - pulse 1, part 1 (Spring 2026)

SCVO 25 May 2026

Funding and economy Partnership working Public sector

The Scottish third sector tracker - wave 11 report (Autumn 2025)

SCVO 27 January 2026

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Partnership working Public sector Sustainabilty and green issues Volunteering Workforce, employment and training Workforce

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

RSE blog: Statutory bodies and the third sector: Not a real partnership?

Richard Simpson RSE 27 January 2025

Funding and economy Partnership working Public sector

Community Wealth Building: Approaches relevant to rural and island communities

Jayne Glass and Jane Atterton /SRUC Scottish Government 23 January 2025

Communities Funding and economy Partnership working Rural Social Enterprise

The Scottish third sector tracker - wave 9 report (Autumn 2024)

SCVO 17 December 2024

Funding and economy Fact & Figures Partnership working Volunteering Workforce

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