Introduction and summary The role of the voluntary sector and volunteers in Scottish society is vital,, such as village or church halls, which are vital for community connection and resilience, and for some,skills through training and useful volunteer development tools, policies and guidesoffer a one stop digital,The sector is hugely diverse, ranging from tiny volunteer-run community groups like village halls and,organisations employ over 135,000 paid staff – a third more than the 100,000 staff employed in the digital

every community in Scotland. 3.,Voluntary organisations provide tailored support in local communities, deliver vital services and work,above any potential threshold have the resources to absorb costs and already have the training and digital,in local communities, and to promote community connection and resilience.,The sector is hugely diverse, ranging from tiny volunteer-run community groups like village halls and

every community in Scotland. 3.,Voluntary organisations provide tailored support in local communities, deliver vital services and work,above any potential threshold have the resources to absorb costs and already have the training and digital,in local communities, and to promote community connection and resilience.,The sector is hugely diverse, ranging from tiny volunteer-run community groups like village halls and

Better targeting and alignment of funding to the people and communities our sector supports is more important,Our response Introduction SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Parliament Finance,we support.,left behind’ strategy (2018) Tackling poverty Fund Tackling health inequalities (incl. mental health), digital,village halls), tackling isolation Land use strategy Industrial readiness fund Preparing for the “4th