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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Cost of living & the #RunningCostsCrisis

We know that 61% of voluntary organisations are experiencing financial challenges while continuing to,Good governance and difficult decision making Rethinking reserves Property options in a post-pandemic

https://scvo.scot/about/work/campaigns/running-costs-crisis

SCVO's Response to Scottish Government's Rural Delivery Plan Consultation

Rachel Le Noan
17 March 2025
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usually as a direct result of short-term funding arrangements and late confirmation of funding for posts,The time contributed by volunteers has also decreased, with 61 million fewer volunteering hours in 2022

https://scvo.scot/p/97735/2025/03/17/scvos-response-to-scottish-governments-rural-delivery-plan-consultation

Sector's role in the economy

We work with partners including the Fraser of Allander Institute and the Royal Society of Edinburgh to better understand and articulate the voluntary sector’s role in the economy.

https://scvo.scot/policy/transforming-the-economy/economy

Disabled access worsens across the UK during pandemic, new study warns

NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
A new survey by Euan’s Guide has warned that disabled people overwhelmingly believe they have been disadvantaged post-lockdown. 

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-access-worsens-across-the-uk-during-pandemic-new-study-warns

Scottish Government work programme will fail says SCVO

NEWS 26 May 2017 by Susan Smith
Regeneration & Housing
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People with multiple barriers to employment will not get enough support under the Scottish Government's new employment programme says charities

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-work-programme-will-fail-says-scvo

Award for inspiring dad raising funds for cancer

NEWS 19 October 2020 by Robert Armour
Health & Social Care
Well deserved

https://tfn.scot/news/award-for-inspiring-dad-raising-funds-for-cancer

How rewilding can transform our economy - and fight the climate collapse

NEWS 20 October 2021 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
#ClimateScotland
Major new report details how nature-based economies can boost jobs and revitalise communities

https://tfn.scot/news/how-rewilding-can-transform-our-economy-and-fight-the-climate-collapse

EXCLUSIVE: Citizens Advice chair resigns after report slams his leadership

NEWS 26 June 2016 by Rab Armour
Management
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Forced governance review slams Dominic Notarangelo's catastrophic chairmanship at Citizens Advice Scotland and demands entire board is restructured

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-under-fire-chair-resigns-as-citizens-advice-is-forced-to-restruct

SCVO response to the Social Justice & Social Security Committee: Charities (Regulation & Administration) (Scotland) Bill

Jason Henderson
7 February 2023
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reported rising costs – common price rises reported included:Material and supplies (76%)Transport costs (61%,expect the way in which these concerns have been addressed to be suitably communicated to charities in post-legislation,from the regulator towards the engagement, communication, guidance, and support that will be required post-legislation

https://scvo.scot/p/56983/2023/02/07/scvo-response-to-the-social-justice-social-security-committee-charities-regulation-administration-scotland-bill

SCVO additional evidence to the UK Government's Energy Bills Relief Scheme Review

Jason Henderson
31 October 2022
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Other pressing costs included: The cost of materials and supplies (76% of the sector),Transport costs (61%,If, as suggested, changes are to be made to the type of support available post-March 2023, we would hope

https://scvo.scot/p/54967/2022/10/31/scvo-additional-evidence-to-the-uk-governments-energy-bills-relief-scheme-review

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2025. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.