Here at SCDC we have been awed but not surprised at the grassroots community response springing up. Scotland’s communities are made of strong connections, talents and kindness.

We are concerned, however, that the Covid-19 crisis will have profound impacts beyond our immediate health, and that a spiked economic recession will disproportionately impact people living in our most deprived communities along with organisations and group that support them. 

Read our full statement and see below what we’re offering to support community groups and organisations through this difficult time.

A new resource has been published to support community organisations to carry out their vital work safely during the Covid-19 outbreak. 

This free, online resource, developed by SCDC and Public Health Scotland, features a range of practical information and advice

Read the resource

How can the community sector be supported during the Covid-19 crisis?

We wanted to find out what funders can do to assist community organisations as they cope with the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

We were looking to understand what community groups would prioritise as key issues and what would be helpful to address them.

This information will be used to help funders and policy makers inform the shape of any future support.

See the results.

Information and resources

We've started to bring together support and ideas for community responses to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.

This page will be updated as the situation develops. If you’ve anything to add, get in touch.

View the page here ➜

Advice for community organisations to work digitally

We’re offering free guidance to community organisations to help them keep their communities connected using digital tools during the Covid-19 crisis.

As the coronavirus situation develops, community organisations are having to change how they deliver their services and support their communities, especially those most vulnerable.

We also want to hear about how you’re coping with these changes and what tools you’re using. 

There’s also lots of great information at Third Sector Lab.

Find out more here ➜