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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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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
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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

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

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

Chancellor confirms UK aid cuts to begin immediately

NEWS 26 March 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Rachel Reeves made the announcement in Westminster on Wednesday. 

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

Moves to support care experienced people welcomed

NEWS 4 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The Programme for Government, unveiled this week by the Scottish Government, included a series of measures aimed at helping those who have experienced the care

https://tfn.scot/news/moves-to-support-care-experienced-people-welcomed

Scots freed from bedroom tax

NEWS 2 May 2014 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
New powers from Westminister will allow the Scottish Government to create a fund to cover all bedroom tax payments

https://tfn.scot/news/bedroom-tax-cap-to-be-axed

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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.