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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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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

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

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

Government transport strategy is failing

NEWS 22 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Environment & International
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New statistics show more people than ever are using their cars and less are using busses

https://tfn.scot/news/government-transport-strategy-is-failing

Sleepover case could save employers millions

OPINION 14 August 2018 Guest post
Management
Recent sleepover ruling was a relief, writes Ben Doherty - but there are still many uncertainties

https://tfn.scot/opinion/sleepover-case-could-save-employers-millions

New planning bill could put Scotland’s environment at risk

NEWS 5 December 2017 by Susan Smith
Regeneration & Housing
The Scottish Government's new planning bill has been met with disappointment by environment, place and planning bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/new-planning-bill-could-put-scotlands-environment-at-risk

The top 5 habits great charity boards have in common

OPINION 14 December 2016 Guest post
Management
​Jamie Davidson on the qualities that all productive charity boards should have

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-top-5-things-great-charity-boards-have-in-common

Do more to help feed vulnerable Scots, poverty experts tell government

NEWS 23 April 2020 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
People are still struggling to get emergency food despite herculean efforts from community groups to reach them

https://tfn.scot/news/show-more-leadership-on-food-poverty-experts-tell-government

Scots charities fear multi-million UK government cash grab

NEWS 13 March 2018 by Rab Armour
Management
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Ministers are warned they must return good cause cash and protect future schemes

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charities-fear-1bn-uk-government-cash-grab

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.