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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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New policy opportunities with a new UK Government 

OPINION 30 July 2024 by Duncan Thorp
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
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Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
Duncan Thorp assesses the opportunities ahead that come with a change of government

https://tfn.scot/opinion/new-policy-opportunities-with-a-new-uk-government

Housing associations urge ministers to rethink rent freeze that could cost sector dear

NEWS 6 October 2022 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
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Freeze could have long-term consequences say providers

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-associations-urge-ministers-to-rethink-rent-freeze-that-could-cost-sector-dear

Charities face Scottish Government cash cut - despite heroic pandemic response

NEWS 16 December 2021 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
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7 comments
As the dust settles on last week’s budget, it has become clear that financial support for charities will take a hit

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-charities-face-scottish-government-cash-cut-despite-heroic-pandemic-response

Coronavirus and Scotland Follow up, Scottish Affairs Select Committee - response from SCVO

Kirsten Hogg
26 June 2023
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https://scvo.scot/p/60273/2023/06/26/coronavirus-and-scotland-follow-up-scottish-affairs-select-committee-response-from-scvo

Do aid agencies need a government regulator?

POLL 4 June 2018 by Alex Turnbull
Management
Following further revelations of historic sex abuse in the international aid sector, a call has been made for the government to step in. Do you agree?

https://tfn.scot/polls/do-aid-agencies-need-a-government-regulator

RNLI to still provide lifeguards at beaches

NEWS 6 May 2020 by Robert Armour
Environment & International
​Charity is working in anticipation of lockdown lifting

https://tfn.scot/news/rnli-to-still-provide-lifeguards-at-beaches

Bring tax and benefits together says think tank

NEWS 31 October 2016 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
Reform Scotland says the Scottish Government should take the opportunity to simplify the social security system

https://tfn.scot/news/bring-tax-and-benefits-together-says-think-tank

Charities missing out as lottery reform plans stall

NEWS 27 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
Funding & Finance
The government has been urged to increase the amount that organisations can raise from charity lotteries

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-missing-out-as-lottery-reform-plans-stall

Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately

NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
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Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 

https://tfn.scot/news/chancellor-confirms-uk-aid-cuts-to-begin-immediately

Animal charity calls on Scottish Government to uphold pledge on welfare

NEWS 31 January 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Ministers committed to consult on issue

https://tfn.scot/news/animal-charity-calls-on-scottish-government-to-uphold-pledge-on-welfare

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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.