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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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Lack of accountability in government’s budget process, research finds

NEWS 27 January 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
#Politics
These included that 42% of organisations began the financial year not knowing if they had funding last year. 

https://tfn.scot/news/lack-of-accountability-in-governments-budget-process-research-finds

A feasibility study and preliminary framework for a civil society satellite account

and nature of civil society’s contribution to the economy is impossible to identify from current government,should replace the initial version once further analysis has been completed.Recommendations for government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/a-feasibility-study-and-preliminary-framework-for-a-civil-society-satellite-account

Scotland fails to hit fuel poverty target

NEWS 29 June 2016 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
The government has admitted that it will not end fuel poverty this year as estimates suggest a third of Scots still struggle to heat their homes

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-fails-to-hit-fuel-poverty-target

PM looks to reshape how government works with communities to tackle society's biggest challenges

NEWS 17 July 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Charities, faith groups, social enterprises and impact investors recognised as essential partners

https://tfn.scot/news/pm-set-to-reshape-how-government-works-with-communities-to-tackle-britains-biggest-challenges

Scotland to create its own child poverty laws

NEWS 20 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
1 comment
Charities back Nicola Sturgeon as she describes UK government approach as fundamentally wrong

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-to-create-its-own-child-poverty-laws

Campaigners call for action on non-binary equality

NEWS 13 July 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
LGBTI groups have urged ministers to go further following their publication of thirty-five recommendations.

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-call-for-action-on-non-binary-equality

£30m pledge to Scottish charities

NEWS 9 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
Regeneration & Housing
1 comment
The emergency funding is part of a wider £750 million package which aims to support organisations across the UK

https://tfn.scot/news/30m-pledge-to-scottish-charities

Charities warn child poverty figures are “stark reminder” of need for focus on child poverty.

NEWS 23 March 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Charities in Scotland have called for the Scottish Government to redouble their efforts to tackle child poverty.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-warn-child-poverty-figures-are-stark-reminder-of-need-for-focus-on-child-poverty

Child poverty plan could be challenged in court

NEWS 3 June 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Ministers are being warned by campaigners to drastically rewrite targets

https://tfn.scot/news/child-poverty-plan-could-be-challenged-in-court

Child poverty benefit to be fast-tracked

NEWS 26 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
The Scottish Government is set to respond to a plea made by civil society for instant support to be made available to Scotland's poorest families

https://tfn.scot/news/child-poverty-benefit-to-be-fast-tracked

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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.