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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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New powers must be used to blitz child poverty

NEWS 21 October 2016 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Activists have called on the Scottish Government to use new social security powers to eradicate child poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/new-powers-must-be-used-to-blitz-child-poverty

Local charities are the bedrock of our communities

NEWS 16 December 2016 by Graham Martin
Management
The majority of the public value the contribution small, local charities make to their communities, research has shown

https://tfn.scot/news/local-charities-are-the-bedrock-of-our-communities

Health experts want action to tackle inequalities

NEWS 20 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The Child Poverty Action Group has said that more must be done to boost family incomes

https://tfn.scot/news/health-experts-want-action-to-tackle-inequalities

Record number of affordable homes being approved

NEWS 12 September 2017 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
​Scottish Government says it is tackling affordable homes crisis

https://tfn.scot/news/record-number-of-affordable-homes-being-approved

Advice charity warns of growing digital divide

NEWS 27 May 2016 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Many people still have no online access despite increasing reliance on e-technology

https://tfn.scot/news/advice-charity-warns-of-growing-digital-divide

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

NEWS 4 February 2025 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
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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

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

NEWS 25 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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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

Poverty report paints bleak picture as Scots families struggle to heat and eat

NEWS 3 October 2022 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Benefits must be uprated campaigners demand

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-report-paints-bleak-picture-as-scots-families-struggle-to-heat-and-eat

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

More funding for the social housing sector to tackle tenants' spiralling energy costs

NEWS 14 February 2023 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
Over 55,000 households will be supported through the funding

https://tfn.scot/news/more-funding-for-the-social-housing-sector-to-tackle-tenants-spiralling-energy-costs

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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.