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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Press releases

SCVO named Carer Positive employer
Press release
24 May 2019
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has been recognised as a Carer Positive employer. The Carer Positive award is presented to employers in Scotland who have a working environment where carers are valued and supported. Carer Positive employers recognise the... Read more
Funding available to help local charities implement the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
Press release
14 May 2019
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is set to launch a third round of the Carers Act Transformation Support (CATS) Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government, to give third sector organisations involved in the local implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act... Read more
Vote for your favourite Scottish Charity Award finalist!
Press release
3 May 2019
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Scottish Charity Awards 2019 Finalists Announced Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s third sector. This year’s shortlist includes 44 individuals and organisations from charities and... Read more
SCVO welcomes plans for Citizens' Assembly in Scotland
Press release
24 April 2019
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Responding to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's announcement that the Scottish Government will work to establish a Citizens' Assembly in Scotland, Chief Executive of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) Anna Fowlie said: “The First Minister’s commitment to... Read more
SCVO request rethink on charity law consultation
Press release
16 April 2019
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The Scottish Government’s review of Scottish charity law is currently taking place, and the recent call for responses to the consultation has now closed - you can view SCVO's response on our policy page. While SCVO welcomes the opportunity to review charity law, the organisation... Read more
Thousands available to Scottish charities to improve cyber resilience
Press release
4 April 2019
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A popular grants scheme which helps charities boost their cyber resilience has returned for 2019. Funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the scheme will support charities with grants of up to £1,000 to help them... Read more
Charities forge ahead with campaign calling for an independent review of the impact of Brexit on health and social care
Press release
22 March 2019
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A campaign calling for an independent review of the impact of Brexit on health and social care is set to continue. The Assess and Address campaign was created in response to concerns raised by those in the third sector over the implications that Brexit will have for health and... Read more
Glasgow charity receives huge donation from third sector colleagues
Press release
22 February 2019
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Attendees from SCVO’s Gathering donate hundreds of items to local foodbank A Glasgow foodbank has received a big donation following the largest third sector event in the UK. The Gathering – hosted annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) - attracts... Read more
Survey reveals catalogue of concerns for Scottish charities
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20 February 2019
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Public urged to support local causes through turbulent times Charity workers in Scotland are struggling amidst ongoing economic, social and political uncertainty, according to findings published today. A survey conducted by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO... Read more
Webinar with international poverty and human rights expert
Press release
14 February 2019
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Today, (Thursday 14 February) the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) held a webinar with UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Professor Philip Alston. The live event provided an opportunity for civil society representatives in Scotland to... Read more

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For all media enquiries, please contact:
niall.christie@scvo.scot
07557 968 914

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is the national membership organisation for Scotland’s charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.

Our media team can help to coordinate case studies from member organisations across Scotland, contribute opinion pieces on current news and supply statistics on a range of voluntary sector issues.