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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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UK’s approach to human rights is chilling says Amnesty

NEWS 24 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Environment & International
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Amnesty International has attacked UK over plans to scrap the Human Rights Act, planned surveillance laws and its response to the refugee crisis

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-undermining-human-rights-worldwide-says-amnesty

New report warns care system reform lacks clarity and accountability  

NEWS 8 October 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
The Scottish Government and others come together to respond

https://tfn.scot/news/new-report-warns-care-system-reform-lacks-clarity-and-accountability

A third of Scots are now living in fuel poverty

NEWS 24 October 2016 by Graham Martin
Regeneration & Housing
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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

Alex Neil is cabinet secretary for social justice

NEWS 21 November 2014 by Susan Smith
Management
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has created a Scotland's first cabinet role specifically for social justice, including the third sector

https://tfn.scot/news/alex-neil-is-new-cabinet-secretary-for-social-justice

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

NEWS 3 September 2021 by Gareth Jones
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
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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

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

NEWS 24 September 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Campaigners call for urgent action

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

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

NEWS 28 May 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
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

Charities: Programme for Government a “missed opportunity”

NEWS 4 September 2018 by Graham Martin
Management
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

Leading charity in crisis as finance chief resigns

NEWS 19 February 2016 by Rab Armour
Management
​MSP demands answers as finance director quits

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-charity-in-crisis-as-finance-chief-resigns

Holyrood committees failing to scrutinise government

NEWS 24 September 2015 by Rab Armour
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​MSPs question effectiveness of Holyrood committees

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-committees-failing-to-scrutinise-government

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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.