Scottish Household Survey Key Findings

65 Adults in the least deprived areas in Scotland were more likely to undertake formal volunteering, with 33% of adults reporting having done so in last twelve months. In comparison, 16% of adults in the most deprived areas undertook formal volunteering in the last twelve months. While formal volunteering among adults living in the 20% most deprived areas in Scotland had remained consistent since 2013, formal volunteering in the least deprived areas decreased from 37% of adults in 2013 to 33% of adults in 2019. Participation in Formal Volunteering by Deprivation 0.00 0.12 0.24 0.36 0.48 0.60 2013 37% 18% 16% 33% 2016 2019 20% MOST DEPRIVED AREAS 20% LEAST DEPRIVED AREAS 33% of adults in rural areas undertook formal volunteering in comparison with 25% of adults in urban areas Volunteering Scottish Household Survey Key findings Help Shape Scotland