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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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Westminster committee launches inquiry into aid delivery

NEWS 7 March 2025 by Niall Christie
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The move comes amid plans to cut overseas aid from the Labour Government. 

https://tfn.scot/news/westminster-committee-launches-inquiry-into-aid-delivery-for-women-and-girls

Survey reveals sceptism for Scottish Government's housing targets

NEWS 20 June 2022 by Robert Armour
Regeneration & Housing
Alarm at lack of affordable homes being built

https://tfn.scot/news/survey-reveals-sceptism-for-scottish-governments-housing-targets

UK Government faces criticism over human rights plans

NEWS 5 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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A joint statement has made clear concerns about the implications of changes to legislation which would affect Scotland. 

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-government-faces-criticism-over-human-rights-plans

LGBT+ charities call for commitments from First Minister candidates

NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
The three candidates to be the next First Minister have been asked to support five existing commitments of the Scottish Government. 

https://tfn.scot/news/lgbt-charities-call-for-commitments-from-first-minister-candidates

Music charity welcomes government funding to continue programmes

NEWS 7 March 2023 by Niall Christie
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Culture Minister Neil Gray said that the Big Noise programmes play a “hugely valuable role”.

https://tfn.scot/news/music-charity-welcomes-government-funding-to-continue-programmes

Scottish budget affects women differently than men warn equality organisations

NEWS 13 October 2022 by Robert Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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Scottish Government spending could deepen women’s equality in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-budget-affects-women-differently-than-men-warn-equality-organisations

Strong charities vital to a strong society

NEWS 26 March 2017 by Graham Martin
Management
Charities are the “eyes, ears and conscience of society”, an influential government body has found

https://tfn.scot/news/strong-charities-vital-to-a-strong-society

Campaigners alarmed as Scotland misses climate targets - again

NEWS 16 June 2021 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
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For the third year, Scotland has not met its annual target of reducing emissions

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-alarmed-as-scotland-misses-climate-targets-again

Campaigners' victory as grouse shooting industry faces regulation

NEWS 27 November 2020 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Estate owners could lose shooting licence when wildlife crimes are committed

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-victory-as-grouse-shooting-industry-faces-regulation

Brilliant campaign forces government hand and wins emergency funding

NEWS 23 October 2020 by Robert Armour
Families & Young People
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Concerted effort wins through

https://tfn.scot/news/brilliant-campaign-forces-government-hand-and-wins-emergency-funding

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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.