Facts and figures

Key facts about charities in Scotland


There are currently 50,000 voluntary organisations in Scotland, more than half of which (25,700) are regulated as charities or mutuals.

Many of these organisations have been set up to provide a service. 37% are in Social Welfare, 14% in community development, 12% in housing and 11% are in Arts and Sports.

Scottish charities are concentrated in Edinburgh (13%) and Glasgow (11%).

At least 65% of Scottish charities have an annual income of under £25,000 a year.

Donations by the public accounted for 8% of the sector's income in 2004.

Further information can be obtained from  the Office of the Scottish Charities Regulator or the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations.