Research Resources

In addition to the resources below, find out how we conduct research into issues that affect the voluntary sector in Glasgow, providing regular updates to our members.

Carnegie Trust
The Carnegie UK Trust investigates areas of public concern to influence policy and practice, in the interest of democracy, civil society and social justice.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a social policy research and development charity, seeking to better understand the causes of social difficulties.

Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) produce a "summary of current legislation" which can be accessed from the bills homepage and is updated weekly: www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/bills/billsInProgress/index.htm

SPICe also produce research briefings for MSPs. The most recent briefings can be accessed from the following link: www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/date/index.htm

A useful website link to news on current consultations can be found here: www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/consultations/index.htm

Scottish Government
Scottish politics, reports, consultations and government office publications from the devolved government of Scotland.

Health and Well Being

Institute for Fiscal Studies
The IFS seeks to promote effective economic and social policies by understanding better their impact on individuals, families, businesses and the government's finances.

Scotland Performs
This website gives you the latest information on how Scotland is performing on a range of topics affecting all aspects of Scottish life.

Public Policy Network
The Public Policy Network exists as a resource for individuals and organisations developing, commissioning, conducting and debating policy-relevant research. It also serves as a reference point for those looking for an expert opinion on a particular issue.

Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies small area concentrations of multiple deprivation across all of Scotland in a fair way. It allows effective targeting of policies and funding where the aim is to wholly or partly tackle or take account of area concentrations of multiple deprivation.

Institute of Public Policy Research
The IPPR conducts research into a wide range of issues into the impacts of government policies.