Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd – Trusted Partner
The Volunteer Scotland Trusted Partner scheme brings together organisations committed to strengthening and supporting volunteer development across Scotland. By fostering collaboration and promoting best practice, the scheme highlights partners who are making a meaningful impact through their products and services. Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd became one of the first Trusted Partners in April 2026.
Have Your Say – Scotland’s New Volunteer Development Network
Volunteer Scotland is developing a new network for people who support and organise volunteers. We want to make sure this new network responds to the needs of the broad range of people who support volunteering across Scotland and is shaped by its future members.
Volunteer participation is up, but inclusion gaps remain
Volunteer Scotland welcomes evidence that overall volunteer participation in Scotland is continuing to recover, but notes that there are concerning trends for the sector to tackle. The latest Scottish Household Survey results for 2025 show an increase in overall volunteer participation, with 27% of adults in Scotland volunteering with a group, club or organisation in the last year – this is an estimated 1.25 million formal volunteers!
A joint statement on prevention: Where are we now for Scotland’s health and wellbeing?
Volunteer Scotland is pleased to have partnered with Voluntary Health Scotland, Scottish Community Development Centre (including CHEX), Edinburgh Community Health Forum, and the ALLIANCE to contribute to a joint statement on prevention.
Become a Volunteers’ Week 2027 Sponsor
For more than 40 years, Volunteers’ Week has celebrated the incredible contribution volunteers make to communities across the UK. We’re now inviting organisations to support Volunteers’ Week 2027 and help us grow the UK’s biggest celebration of volunteering.
A Renewed Call for Fair Funding for Volunteering
SCVO have launched the next iteration of their Fair Funding campaign, calling for a long-term, flexible, sustainable, and accessible approach to voluntary sector funding. Through a series of spotlights, this new campaign demonstrates the impact on different areas of work that the Scottish voluntary sector is involved in. Research and Policy Manager Bethany Sikes, reflects on why we need Fair Funding for volunteering.
Welcome to the CLD Talks x IADC World Community Development Conference 2026 Series
We’re delighted to share that our Research and Policy Manager, Bethany Sikes, is featured in the latest CLD Talks x IACD World Community Development Conference 2026 podcast series.
Social Care PVG Scheme Applications: Temporary Fee Waiver
Disclosure Scotland have provided information regarding the social care workforce eligibility and how to have the fee for your Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme application waived.
Good News for Volunteer Drivers!
Volunteer Scotland is delighted that the UK Government has uprated the tax-free Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate from 45p-per-mile to 55p-per-mile, which will make a big difference to volunteers who drive in their volunteer role.
Are We Seeing a Turning Point in Volunteering? The Latest Evidence from Scotland
After a challenging period for volunteering, new data from the Scottish Household Survey (SHS 2024) and SCVOs Third Sector Tracker suggest that volunteering in Scotland may be entering a period of recovery. But while the direction of travel is positive, the picture is far from uniform and the sector still faces significant pressures.
Volunteer Scotland’s response to Scottish Parliamentary debate on Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
This week marked an exciting milestone towards the establishment of a new Partnership Agreement between the Scottish Government and the voluntary sector. The Government first announced intentions to establish this partnership in February 2026, and Volunteer Scotland have supported SCVO’s manifesto ask for a new, formalised partnership with the Scottish Government.
Scottish Charity Awards 2026
SCVO’s Scottish Charity Awards hold a special place in Scotland’s voluntary sector. As the national membership body, SCVO plays a unique role in supporting, showcasing and championing the impact of charities and volunteers across the country.
Volunteer Scotland was proud to once again sponsor the Volunteer of the Year award.
Volunteers’ Week 2026: Celebrating Millions Who Give Back Across the UK
Communities across the UK will come together from 1–7 June 2026 to celebrate Volunteers’ Week, a national campaign recognising the incredible contribution volunteers make to society.
Reflections on our ‘Bridging the Participation Gap’ roundtable series
Volunteer Scotland’s Chief Executive, Alan Stevenson, shares his reflections on our recently published ‘Bridging the Participation Gap’ roundtable report.
One Month to Go Until Volunteers’ Week 2026
With just one month to go, organisations across the UK are gearing up for Volunteers’ Week 2026, the annual celebration recognising the vital contribution volunteers make to communities nationwide.
Welcome to the Knowledge Gateway
Volunteer Scotland is delighted to announce the official launch of the Knowledge Gateway, a new central hub designed to strengthen volunteering practice, development, and impact across Scotland.
Disclosure Scotland update: Five-year PVG scheme
On the 1st April 2026, the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme moved to a five-year membership. This reform is an important step towards a safer, more accurate system – one that better reflects who is actively carrying out regulated roles and gives organisations the confidence that their records are up to date and data is secure.
The State of Scottish Volunteering 2025: What the Latest Evidence Shows
Volunteering in Scotland is shifting in important ways.
We publish a wide range of research and analysis on volunteering, drawing on national datasets and partner studies, including work with SCVO.