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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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Pension age proposals stalled as campaigners hail victory

UK government is pushing to raise the pension age to 68

https://tfn.scot/news/pension-age-proposals-stalled-as-campaigners-hail-victory

Charity calls for National Litter Day to be introduced

The proposal would mark Scotland’s much-delayed deposit return system for cans and bottles.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-national-litter-day-to-be-introduced

Charity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise

Mr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-run-museum-warns-of-financial-pressures-despite-snps-funding-promise

International aid charities plead with UK Government to stop arms sales in Gaza conflict

The calls come after the International Court of Justice issued a preliminary ruling on claims of genocide against Palestinians.

https://tfn.scot/news/international-aid-charities-plead-with-uk-government-to-stop-arms-sales-in-gaza-conflict

Government told to prioritise child poverty targets in budget

The End Child Poverty Coalition (ECP) in Scotland has set out five key asks for ministers.

https://tfn.scot/news/government-told-to-prioritise-child-poverty-targets-in-budget

“Concerted shift” needed to sustainably fund third sector, networks warn

The Third Sector Interface (TSI) Scotland Network spoke out after the Scottish Budget.

https://tfn.scot/news/concerted-shift-needed-in-to-sustainably-fund-third-sector-networks-warn

OSCR publishes probe into King Charles' charity

The Prince's Foundation was mired in controversy following press allegations

https://tfn.scot/news/oscr-publishes-probe-into-king-charless-charity

Scotland’s Essential Sector: SCVO publishes 2026 election manifesto

Leading voluntary sector body outlines priorities for next Scottish Government  

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-essential-sector-scvo-publishes-2026-election-manifesto

Charities unite against social security cuts

They have written a joint letter to Scottish Secretary Ian Murray and copied it to all of Scotland’s MPs at Westminster

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-unite-against-social-security-cuts

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