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Statistics and reports

We know how important it is to share learning, and we will share our reports and statistics on an annual basis.

Annual reports

  • Annual report 2024-25
  • Annual report 2023-24
  • Annual report 2022-23
  • Annual Report 2021-22
  • Annual Report 2020-21
  • Annual Report 2019-20
  • Annual Report 2018-19
  • Annual Report 2017-18
  • Annual Report 2016-17 

Annual statistics

  • Annual statistics 2025-26
  • Annual statistics 2024-25
  • Annual statistics 2023-24
  • Annual statistics 2022-23
  • Annual statistics 2021-22
  • Annual statistics 2020-21
  • Annual statistics 2019-20
  • Annual statistics 2018-19
  • Annual statistics 2017-18
  • Annual Statistics 2016-17 

Surveys

  • Insights from Our Scottish Welfare Fund Third Sector Survey 2025
  • Local authority survey report summary 2021-22

 

Spotlight on the impact of the Scottish Welfare Fund High Most Compelling priority rating

This report focuses on the application of the High Most Compelling (HMC) priority rating by some local authorities, which limits funding to individuals in severe crisis.

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Updated: May 21, 2026

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