We are delighted to publish our new 5-year strategic plan, outlining our vision to contribute to an equitable, sustainable and resilient Edinburgh, supported by a thriving third sector.
The new plan is structured around three areas – advocacy, capacity building, and collaboration – underpinned by data gathering and research that will inform policy and decision-making. We will also use data and research to make on-the-ground decisions with and for third sector organisations in the city.
Bruce Crawford (CEO) said:
“I’ve been in post for 6 months now, and since day one, we’ve been working towards the publication of this new strategic plan. To help us achieve our vision, we’re focused on supporting organisations to make local community-driven change. We want to use our networks and forums, which sit at the heart of the dynamic between the third sector, public sector and private sector, to bring the voices of the sector together to develop policies that meet the needs of the communities we all serve.”
Established in 1868, EVOC has been committed to improving the lives of people and communities for more than 155 years. Over that time, the organisation’s priorities and activities have adapted in line with the needs of the people in the city and the third sector, but this new plan has the same ethos at its heart.
Bruce continued:
“Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with people from across the sector to help inform what’s gone into our strategic plan. In 2025, there have been a series of challenges that the sector has faced, including public sector funding cuts and increased running costs. We’re looking to create some stability by going back to basics – EVOC doing what is right for the sector. So, we’ll be covering a broad range of areas that come under our three priorities.”
Our full strategic plan for 2025 to 2030 is available to read here.
Hear Bruce talking more about EVOC’s new strategic plan in this short video.
