Third sector

Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.

Consultation seeking views on a new digital strategy for Scotland, which reflects the changing digital world in which we live and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Demand for food packs highlights impact of the pandemic.

Report from the independent Advisory Group established by the Scottish Government to advise on Scotland’s economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK Government pressed on £10 million gap.

This report outlines the themes emerging from a rapid analysis of the public engagement exercise on our approach to decision making with regard to changes to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown arrangements.

Easy read version of the information about how the Scottish Government make decisions about the coronavirus outbreak.

Charities invited to apply for cash help.

Summary of responses to the Scottish Government's consultation exercise on extension of FOISA, which ran from 30 August to 3 December 2019. The consultation sought views on the future use of Scottish Ministers' powers under section 5 to extend coverage of the Act.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

Final report of the evaluation of the CYFEI and ALEC Fund.

Research findings from the evaluation of the CYPFEI and ALEC Fund.

Empowering local communities.

Social programmes to share £1.8 million funding.

Support for third sector organisations delivering Scotland’s new benefits system.

Rural communities to benefit from digital hub.

More funding for free advice service.

A new £17 million fund launches. 

Funding to improve the lives of children and young people.

Widening access and opportunities to volunteer.

Humanitarian Emergency Fund activated.

New funding for local services.  

Increasing trust and transparency in the sector.

This consultation seeks views on potential improvements to the statutory charity regulation framework in Scotland.

Activites and outcomes of Third Sector Interface (TSI) work funded by the Scottish Government.

Children and family organisations to benefit from extension.

Looking back on a year of investment.

Debate to mark international 16 Days of Activism.

Action plan setting out the first steps in Scottish Government's social enterprise strategy, in particular pertaining to inclusive growth.

Executive summary of the evaluation of Scotland’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) network model and Voluntary Action Scotland (VAS).

Independent evaluation of Scotland’s Third Sector Interface (TSI) network model and Voluntary Action Scotland (VAS).

A ten-year, national social enterprise strategy, which sets out our shared ambitions for social enterprise in Scotland, jointly developed with the sector.