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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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SCVO claims economic plans ignore importance of voluntary sector

NEWS 7 March 2022 by Niall Christie
Funding & Finance
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"This is not an inclusive strategy, and there is little evidence of the Scottish Government respecting the strengths or drawing on the expertise of Scotland’s voluntary sector."

https://tfn.scot/news/scvo-claims-economic-plans-ignore-importance-of-voluntary-sector

New report shows Scotland's carbon footprint on the rise

NEWS 15 March 2022 by Niall Christie
Environment & International
Figures published by the Scottish Government on Tuesday show Scotland’s global greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2018.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-report-shows-scotlands-carbon-footprint-on-the-rise

Trade unions and charity to lead cost of living crisis summit

NEWS 27 April 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
STUC general secretary, Roz Foyer, called for the “largest broad alliance” to unite in seeking urgent support for those most in need across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/trade-unions-and-charity-to-lead-cost-of-living-crisis-summit

Swinney tells Gathering: Scots budget backing means multi-year funding for sector

NEWS 4 February 2025 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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He tells delegates: “I need you to be less worried about money”

https://tfn.scot/news/swinney-tells-gathering-scots-budget-backing-means-multi-year-funding-for-sector

Campaigners call for transparency over smoking cessation funding

NEWS 30 September 2025 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Data is not forthcoming

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-call-for-transparency-over-smoking-cessation-funding

Scottish charities hit out at Starmer over plans to “crack down” on benefits

NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
The Labour Government have unveiled plans for cuts worth £137billion.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-charities-hit-out-at-starmer-over-plans-to-crack-down-on-benefits

UK Government urged to “not turn away” from aid commitments to support women and girls

NEWS 20 May 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
NGOs and charities in the UK have raised concerns about services on the chopping block

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-government-urged-to-not-turn-away-from-aid-commitments-to-support-women-and-girls

Campaigners welcome period poverty U-turn

NEWS 20 February 2020 by Gavin Stuart
Health & Social Care
The Scottish Government is to support a bill making sanitary products free for all.

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-welcome-period-poverty-u-turn

Outrage after “shocking” delay to Low Emissions Zone plans

NEWS 26 August 2020 by Gavin Stuart
Environment & International
Campaigners say 18-month delay poses risk to public health

https://tfn.scot/news/outrage-after-shocking-delay-to-low-emissions-zone-plans

Public bodies forced to prioritise poverty and equality

NEWS 19 July 2017 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
2 comments
New legislation in Scotland will make public bodies consider how the wider public is affected by decision making

https://tfn.scot/news/public-bodies-forced-to-prioritise-poverty-and-equality

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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.