Lack of Fair Funding for Scotland’s voluntary sector is having a significant impact on staff, 2025’s Workforce Survey found. Only a sustainable, multi-year funding model for Scotland’s third sector can address growing pressures on workers across the charity sector, new research has found. The 2025 Voluntary Workforce Survey, carried out by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) – Scotland’s national membership organisation for the voluntary sector – spoke to more than 1,300 people working for charities and voluntary organisations. Funding insecurity and uncertainty, and general funding shortages impacting on pay and resources, are all having a…
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New partnership supports voluntary sector learning
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and the Charity Learning Consortium (CLC) are proud to announce their new partnership aimed at supporting learning and development in the voluntary sector. SCVO, the national membership organisation representing and supporting Scotland’s third sector, has teamed up with the Charity Learning Consortium to provide charities and non-profit organisations with access to affordable online learning. This includes a learning management system, engaging courses, resources and events to support learning and development success. The Charity Learning Consortium, a leading provider of online learning for the…
Read MoreCall for Scottish charities to apply for national awards
SCVO is calling for charities and individuals across the country to apply for our annual charity awards. Now in its 13th year, the Scottish Charity Awards highlight the best, most innovative and effective charity organisations and individuals from the past year, and celebrate those who make a difference in our communities. There are eight award categories – Charity of the Year, Charity Champion, Demonstrating Digital, Pioneering Project, Terrific Trustee, Leading Light, Celebrating Communities and Cracking Campaign – with the winners to be decided by a panel of judges and announced…
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