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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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UK government urged to appoint dedicated civil service "philanthropy champion"

NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
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Funding & Finance
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Currently, the UK government has only one-third of a single civil servant’s time dedicated to philanthropy policy.

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-government-urged-to-appoint-dedicated-civil-service-philanthropy-champion

We’d like to know what you think of the Third Sector Governance Code

Tracey Bird
30 May 2022
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The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector was developed in 2018 and sets out five broad principles,of good governance that act as a point of reference for trustees in carrying out their role.,explains why these five principles matter and provides a statement of best practice on what good governance,Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Forum want to review the Code and you can help by completing this,Good governance matters, and our Code helps to maintain trust and confidence in our sector.

https://scvo.scot/p/50621/2022/05/30/wed-like-to-know-what-you-think-of-the-third-sector-governance-code

Charity backs fox hunting pledge

NEWS 22 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
The League Against Cruel Sports Scotland has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's commitment to tightening legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-backs-fox-hunting-pledge

Campaigners hit out at government over fracking licensing

NEWS 28 October 2014 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Campaigners hit out as latest fracking licensing round closes

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-hit-out-at-government-over-fracking-licensing

Scotland becomes first to ban circus animals

NEWS 25 May 2018 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Landmark legislation to ban animals in circuses

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-becomes-first-to-ban-circus-animals

“Hypocrisy”: Former minister hits out at government aid cuts amid ‘suffering and starvation’

NEWS 10 February 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Peer Michael Bates said the government was reducing government spending while talking about the need for action.

https://tfn.scot/news/hypocrisy-former-minister-hits-out-at-government-aid-cuts-amid-suffering-and-starvation

Starmer tells sector: I'll re-set relations with charities

NEWS 23 January 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Labour leader makes pitch to voluntary organisations

https://tfn.scot/news/starmer-tells-sector-ill-re-set-relations-with-charities

Scottish Government reaffirms support and funding for Stonewall

NEWS 6 May 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
1 comment
There had been pressure for the charity to be dropped by ministers

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-reaffirms-support-and-funding-for-stonewall

New civil society coalition created to condemn Tory repeal of Human Rights Act

NEWS 18 May 2016 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Unprecedented coalition of groups form to campaign against Tory government plans to ditch Human Rights Act

https://tfn.scot/news/new-civil-society-coalition-created-to-condemn-tory-repeal-of-human-rights

NIDOS and SCVO’s new guide to running an international organisation

NEWS 4 August 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Two major third sector players have come together to produce a guide to running an international organisation

https://tfn.scot/news/nidos-and-scvos-new-guide-to-running-an-international-organisationj

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2026. 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.