Do you think that value is properly understood by the public and by policy makers? If not, why not?,Research-based charities have crucial insights to contribute to social, economic, and environmental discussions,The Scottish Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Committee’s 2019 Valuing the Third Sector report,The latest primary research conducted by SCVO is the Third Sector Forecast, 2019.,SCVO’s evidence library contains hundreds of recent reports, all produced by or about voluntary sector
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submissions, engagement, and research with the sector throughout 21-22, including, ‘Scottish Government,Small charities (income of under £100k) make up 78% of the charity sector in Scotland.,In 2020/21, 40% of charities spent more than their income, with that rising to 46% of smaller charities,In 2019, the previous Equalities and Human Rights Committee recognised that the way the voluntary sector,funding since 2019.
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by bringing fundraised income into vital areas, from service provision to environmental and medical research,Our sector also adds value to Scotland’s local and national systems by bringing access to fundraised,on solutions based on expertise, experience, and evidence.,Evidence that this policy will lead to change As the Open Government Action Plan, Scottish Exchequer,,Valuing the Third Sector: Looking ahead to the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget 2020-21, the most recent
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About our response SCVO welcomes the opportunity to provide written evidence in advance of the oral evidence,, and research with the sector throughout 21-22,including, ‘Scottish Government funding of voluntary,As SCVO's Charities, Scotland & Holyrood: Twenty Years Delivering Change details, the voluntary sector,Recent research by the Living Wage Foundation has shown that 12.5% of voluntary sector workers in Britain,, regular donations, and grants are devalued, and money held in reserve is at risk of losing value or
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Respondents to our 2019 Sector Forecast Survey echoed known challenges of increasing demand against a,Recent SCVO research from May 2020 now highlights a predicted 30% drop in income this year for voluntary,Scotland's recovery from the pandemic must recognise not only the value and contribution of voluntary,However, it is not sustainable, and the value of the sector's support must be understood and appreciated,Contact Paul Bradley, Policy Team – paul.bradley@scvo.scot
https://scvo.scot/p/38971/2020/06/08/coronavirus-next-steps-communities