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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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Broken promises for third sector as new work programme unveiled

NEWS 4 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
Management
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Third sector groups had hoped for a greater role in Fair Start Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/broken-promises-for-third-sector-as-new-work-programme-unveiled

LGBTI people victims of numerous hate crimes

NEWS 13 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
A study by the Equality Network has revealed the extent of hate crimes in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/lgbti-people-victims-of-numerous-hate-crimes

SCVO launches policy and public affairs survey

NEWS 22 August 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
The membership body wants to hear from sector leadership.

https://tfn.scot/news/scvo-launches-policy-and-public-affairs-survey

A Green vision for Scotland

OPINION 25 March 2015 Guest post
Management
Peter McColl explains what Scottish Green Party Westminster candidates can offer Scotland's third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-green-vision-for-scotland

The first 100 days of the new Scottish Government

OPINION 31 May 2021 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Duncan Thorp analyses the priorities of the new Scottish Government, and what impact they will have for social enterprises

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-first-100-days-of-the-new-scottish-government

Social investment at the heart of Scotland’s economic prosperity

OPINION 12 February 2026 by Alastair Davis
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
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Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
Alastair Davis on 25 years of social investment in Scotland - the progress made and the opportunities ahead

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-investment-at-the-heart-of-scotlands-economic-prosperity

Dormant assets scheme expands to unlock potential £880m

NEWS 13 May 2021 by Rab Armour
Management
Investments, pensions and insurance policies will be classified under the scheme

https://tfn.scot/news/dormant-assets-scheme-expands-to-unlock-potential-880m

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

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

Man arrested after “attack” on charity volunteers

NEWS 11 July 2023 by Niall Christie
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Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing

https://tfn.scot/news/man-arrested-after-attack-on-charity-volunteers

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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.