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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.

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No gagging clause in Scottish Government grants

NEWS 18 February 2016 by Susan Smith
Management
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon assured Scotland's third sector there will be no Scottish gagging clause

https://tfn.scot/news/no-gagging-clause-in-scottish-government-grants

Glasgow rallies against welfare cuts

NEWS 12 June 2015 by Robert Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
​Hundreds expected to protests against UK government cuts

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-rallies-against-welfare-cuts

Charities no longer have dedicated UK minister

NEWS 11 October 2021 by Robert Armour
Management
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Many see it as a blow to how the sector is regarded within government

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-no-longer-have-dedicated-uk-minister

Politicians call for voluntary sector funding revamp

NEWS 7 November 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
2 comments
Short-term and reduced funding is fueling insecurity within the sector, forcing some of its best workers to depart

https://tfn.scot/news/politicians-call-for-voluntary-sector-funding-revamp

The third sector won’t be silenced, so just deal with it

OPINION 21 August 2014 by Susan Smith
Management
Susan Smith argues the latest attack on civil society groups that criticise government has gone too far and other politicians must speak out

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-third-sector-wont-be-silenced-so-just-deal-with-it

Fury over claims Westminster wants to shut down foodbank charity

NEWS 13 June 2014 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
2 comments
Government aide threatened to 'shut down' Trussell Trust

https://tfn.scot/news/fury-over-claims-westminster-wants-to-shut-down-foodbank-charity

DWP reneges on Scots bedroom tax promise

NEWS 9 April 2018 by Robert Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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UK government accused of "cynically" dragging its heels

https://tfn.scot/news/dwp-reneges-on-scots-bedroom-tax-promise

People will die - Holyrood savaged on fuel poverty

NEWS 12 November 2015 by Robert Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
A leading charity has slammed the Scottish Government's record on fuel poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-savaged-on-fuel-poverty

Plea for more cash to make homes energy efficient

NEWS 12 February 2021 by Robert Armour
Investment now will save more in future

https://tfn.scot/news/plea-for-more-cash-to-make-homes-energy-efficient

Disabled tell UN their human rights are violated by Tory government

NEWS 3 February 2017 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
A bombshell new report alleges that disabled people are having their human rights violated by the UK government

https://tfn.scot/news/un-told-how-disabled-human-rights-are-violated-by-tory-government

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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.