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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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A third of Scots are now living in fuel poverty

More people are living in fuel poverty in Scotland than ever before – and the Scottish Government is set to miss a target for eradicating the problem

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-choose-between-heating-and-eating-as-fuel-poverty-spikes

Coalition calls for charities and social enterprises to transform Scotland's economy

A coalition of third sector bodies is calling for the membership of the Scottish Government’s Council for Economic Transformation

https://tfn.scot/news/coalition-calls-for-charities-and-social-enterprises-to-transform-scotlands-economy

“The world is watching”: Campaigners warn of thousands of maternal deaths due to UK aid cuts

Politicians and charities have both raised significant concerns about the government’s plans.

https://tfn.scot/news/the-world-is-watching-campaigners-warn-of-thousands-of-maternal-deaths-due-to-uk-aid-cuts

Pressure on sector's resources as figures show record rise in homelessness

Campaigners call for urgent action

https://tfn.scot/news/pressure-rising-on-sectors-resources-as-figures-show-record-rise-in-homlessness

Charities: Programme for Government a “missed opportunity”

The Scottish Government has missed an opportunity to tackle food poverty and its attendant problems, say charities

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-programme-for-government-a-missed-opportunity

How to check where you're at on your journey to good governance

Good governance matters because it underpins successful charities and is vital for their effectiveness,But how do you know whether your governance is good?,Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Code sets out five core principles of good governance and was developed,So why not use the Good Governance Checkup today?,To take our Good Governance Checkup, click here.

https://scvo.scot/p/50588/2022/05/27/how-to-check-where-youre-at-on-your-journey-to-good-governance

Repairing the tattered reputation of the Kiltwalk

Susan Smith argues that successful third sector organisations should have a role in rebuilding the reputation of the Kiltwalk

https://tfn.scot/opinion/repairing-the-tattered-reputation-of-the-kiltwalk

Bereaved families funding vital mountain service

Glencoe Mountain Rescue reliant on bereaved families for funding

https://tfn.scot/news/bereaved-families-funding-vital-mountain-service

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