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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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Commission says “significant” action needed to put Scotland on track for Just Transition

NEWS 13 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
2 comments
“This is a huge opportunity for policymakers to address inequalities."

https://tfn.scot/news/commission-says-significant-action-needed-to-put-scotland-on-track-for-just-transition

#KeepThePromise to change social care landscape in Scotland

OPINION 27 October 2021 Guest post
Management
Health & Social Care
Julie Welsh explains how social care is facing seismic change in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/keepthepromise-to-change-social-care-landscape-in-scotland

SCVO response to the Finance & Public Administration Committee: Scotland's public finances in 2023-24 - the impact of the cost of living and public service reform

Sheghley Ogilvie
19 August 2022
Posted in
To support organisations to pay the Living Wage, public grant funding and procured contracts should build,Improving public procurement The voluntary sector is a significant partner in delivering essential procured,practice, comprehensive procurement reform is urgently needed.,Procurement contracts should: place social, environmental and economic factors on a level footing with,This work covers public spending, procurement, fiscal transparency, and the budget.

https://scvo.scot/p/52616/2022/08/19/scvo-response-to-the-finance-public-administration-committee-scotlands-public-finances-in-2023-24-the-impact-of-the-cost-of-living-and-public-service-reform

Programme for Government proposal 2024/25: Transparent voluntary sector funding

Sheghley Ogilvie
27 June 2024
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Summary of proposals Our proposals for the 2024/2025 Programme for Government cover two areas: Delivering Fair Funding by 2026 Transparent funding This paper focuses on transparent funding which is essential for everyone’s understanding of Scottish Government’s investment in the...

https://scvo.scot/p/92441/2024/06/27/programme-for-government-proposal-2024-25-transparent-voluntary-sector-funding

Charity fraudster to pay back entire amount

NEWS 30 May 2025 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Funding & Finance
1 comment
Payback order decreed

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-fraudster-to-pay-back-entire-amount

Investing in a lean, green recovery machine

OPINION 14 August 2020 Guest post
Environment & International
2 comments
Duncan Thorp believes the sector can achieve a win-win for people and the planet post-Covid

https://tfn.scot/opinion/investing-in-a-lean-green-recovery-machine

Progress made on climate response but good work must continue

NEWS 23 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
A new report has revealed the progress that has been made in responding to the climate emergency in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/progress-made-on-climate-response-but-good-work-must-continue

Local Energy Scotland - Community Energy Generation Growth Fund

Currently open
application submission- full technical design- grid connection agreements and payment - land agreements- procurement

https://funding.scot/funds/a0RP1000004SQYLMA4/local-energy-scotland-community-energy-generation-growth-fund

Response to Finance and Public Administration Committee Pre-budget Scrutiny: Managing Scotland’s Public Finances – A Strategic Approach

Sheghley Ogilvie
12 August 2024
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SCVO welcomes the opportunity to respond to questions from the Finance and Public Administration Committee's Pre-budget Scrutiny focused on a strategic approach to managing Scotland’s Public Finances. Question 1: Are these the right priorities for the Scottish Budget 2025-26 and...

https://scvo.scot/p/93290/2024/08/12/response-to-finance-and-public-administration-committee-pre-budget-scrutiny-managing-scotlands-public-finances-a-strategic-approach

Charity worker avoids jail after heartless theft

NEWS 4 October 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
1 comment
Shocking breach of trust

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-worker-avoids-jail-after-heartless-theft

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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.