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Research shows COVID-19 challenges for Scottish charities
Created: 17/03/2021The results of OSCR's survey, conducted in November 2020, highlight the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown restrictions are having on charities across Scotland.
The surveys provide insights from a cross-section of registered Scottish charities. These findings are being used to inform OSCR’s work, as well as to help local and national government, funders, public bodies and others in supporting the Scottish charity sector.
OSCR's research clarified the impact of the pandemic further, telling us:
This situation has resulted in a deteriorating financial situation for charities across Scotland, with 83% now reporting a threat to their financial viability in the next two years. For 12% of charities, the threat is critical - and this figure rises to 18% for mental health charities and social care charities working with children and families.
Over the coming weeks, OSCR will publish detailed additional analysis from the survey which will explore some of the key challenges in more depth. Watch this video to view a summary of the research.