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Our research team conducts and collates research about the voluntary sector in Scotland. We explore the sectors make-up, reach, and the issues that impact our sector. 

Our research team’s statistics and reports inform our policy and campaigns influencing work.  The aim of our work is to ensure that our sector is understood and to promote the many contributions of our sector in Scotland. 

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The Scottish voluntary sector View the latest sector stats

Over 1 million people volunteered in Scotland last year

There are over 200,000 charity trustees across the country

There are 46,500+ voluntary sector organisations in Scotland

Scotland’s voluntary sector has over 135,000 paid staff

In 2021 the voluntary sector had an annual turnover of £8.5 billion

Two thirds of sector income is earned, not donated

89% of voluntary organisations in Scotland are local

35% of voluntary organisations are based in rural or remote areas

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We ensure that research, evidence, and statistics about Scotland's voluntary sector are robust and accessible to everyone with an interest in the sector.
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Find out more

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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