This funding will support Ballot Box Scotland's reporting ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election on the 7th of May, including commissioning polling from a reputable, BPC-member polling firm and count day support.

Commissioned Polling

Recent polling commissions have typically cost circa £4,000. Allowing for both inflation and the expectation of some match funding from a newspaper, I am aiming to raise £2,500 for the poll. The poll will include questions on:

If any further questions are asked beyond those listed above, they will be entirely related to elections, voting, and democratic systems. Ballot Box Scotland will never conduct issue polling on anything except democratic systems and reform.

Count Day Support

Funds will also support Count Day reporting through the hire of a space for me to report from alongside a small team of supporting volunteers. Volunteers will be paid £180 (equivalent to £15/hr for a 12 hour period) for their support through the day. The total cost for this will be £1,000.

What about Liberapay Donations?

Donations received via Liberapay to date have contributed to running costs and acted as an important income supplement. It is not expected that people who are already contributing via Liberapay should contribute any more to Ballot Box Scotland than they already are.

For the duration of the crowdfunder, any income via Liberapay will be recorded and added to the fundraising total here on GoFundMe. In the event that funding exceeds what is necessary for a poll, those funds will be specifically set aside for spending on future commissioned polling.