Holyrood opens inquiry into third sector funding

Charities and funders have been urged to take part in a new Scottish Parliament inquiry aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the public funding process.

Holyrood’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee has launched a consultation on third sector funding and wants to understand what can be done to make the process more efficient, so available funding can be used more effectively.

The committee’s findings will be shared with the Scottish Government in advance of its next budget.

Third sector organisations and their funders have until the 16th August to respond to the survey Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny – Third sector funding principles  – Scottish Parliament – Citizen Space