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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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Aid minister: UK Government’s days “as a global charity are over”

NEWS 13 May 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Jenny Chapman MP will appear in front of MPs on Tuesday.

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-minister-uk-governments-days-as-a-global-charity-are-over

Families need urgent cash boost

NEWS 21 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Poverty groups have said immediate action is needed to help struggling families

https://tfn.scot/news/families-need-urgent-cash-boost

Engaging effectively at Holyrood

OPINION 10 December 2018 Guest post
Management
Robert McGeachy gives top tips to third sector organisations on how to engage with politicians

https://tfn.scot/opinion/engaging-effectively-at-holyrood

Poll: should income tax be raised to fight poverty?

POLL 3 November 2017 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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Poll: should income tax be raised to fight poverty?

https://tfn.scot/polls/poll-should-income-tax-be-raised-to-fight-poverty

Welfare powers must be used to create a humane new system

NEWS 19 July 2016 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Charities: use new welfare powers to make a better system

https://tfn.scot/news/welfare-powers-must-be-used-to-create-a-humane-new-system

Budget plans could see charities lose out on billions

NEWS 18 November 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined spending plans for Britain in Westminster.

https://tfn.scot/news/budget-plans-could-see-charities-set-to-lose-out-on-billions

An enforceable right to a healthy environment: Now is the time for Scotland to deliver 

OPINION 8 August 2023 by Benjamin Brown
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
The right to a healthy environment could be transformative for communities and campaigners fighting for a fairer and greener future – but only if new rights have ‘teeth’ and are enforceable against public bodies and polluters. 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/an-enforceable-right-to-a-healthy-environment-now-is-the-time-for-scotland-to-deliver

Hospices may have to turn dying people away as running costs crisis grips

NEWS 14 November 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
Sector leaders make dire warning after UK Government NI hike

https://tfn.scot/news/hospices-may-have-to-turn-dying-people-away-as-running-costs-crisis-grips

Research identifies need for more adaptable and accessible homes across Scotland

NEWS 22 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
The new study from Age Scotland makes series of recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities

https://tfn.scot/news/research-identifies-need-for-more-adaptable-and-accessible-homes-across-scotland

How can housing associations help to tackle climate change?

OPINION 28 January 2021 Guest post
Management
Regeneration & Housing
Sponsored content: Stacey Dingwall, senior policy manager, on SFHA's strategic event series which kicks off by exploring climate change and sustainability

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-can-housing-associations-help-to-tackle-climate-change

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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.