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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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Child abuse charity founder dies still fighting for justice

NEWS 1 May 2017 by Susan Smith
Families & Young People
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Frank Docherty and his siblings were abused while in care in Scotland in the 1950s

https://tfn.scot/news/child-abuse-charity-founder-dies-still-fighting-for-justice

New system aims to combat funeral poverty

NEWS 9 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
The Scottish Government has unveiled a new new Funeral Support Payment, which will support low income families who lose a loved one

https://tfn.scot/news/new-system-aims-to-combat-funeral-poverty

Third sector secretary quits cabinet

NEWS 26 June 2018 by Graham Martin
Management
The Scottish Government cabinet secretary with responsibility for the third sector has quit

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-secretary-quits-cabinet

Survey seeks fundraisers views on regulation

NEWS 16 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Management
The Institute of Fundraising Scotland has launched its own survey after "varying" reviews north and south of the border

https://tfn.scot/news/survey-seeks-fundraisers-views-on-regulation

Tens of thousands could lose benefits as part of welfare cuts

NEWS 30 October 2017 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The transfer to PIP could lead to 30,000 disabled people losing entitlement

https://tfn.scot/news/tens-of-thousands-could-lose-benefits-as-part-of-welfare-cuts

Young people say governments should do more to fight poverty

NEWS 22 October 2015 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
​New research shows young Scots want more done to fight poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/young-people-say-governments-should-do-more-to-fight-poverty

Campaigners warn Scotland is being "wallpapered" by alcohol adverts

NEWS 28 June 2022 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Charity is urging Scottish Government to act

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-warn-scotland-is-being-wallpapered-by-alcohol-adverts

Charity chief apologises over Tory "liars" tweet

NEWS 31 August 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
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Charity initially said it stood by the comments

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-chief-apologises-over-tory-liars-tweet

Scottish Government "can't remain blind" over school meals debt

NEWS 10 April 2024 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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Families are struggling to afford the most basic necessities for children

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-cant-remain-blind-over-school-meals-debt

Charities criticised by regulator for failing to manage conflict of interest

NEWS 28 March 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Regeneration & Housing
OSCR said there was a lack in clarity

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-criticised-by-regulator-for-failing-to-manage-conflict-of-interest

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2025. 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.