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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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Government forced to reveal seal shootings

NEWS 8 July 2015 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Fish farms will be forced to reveal how many seals they shoot

https://tfn.scot/news/government-forced-to-reveal-seal-shootings

Sturgeon: Tougher laws on domestic violence planned

NEWS 27 March 2015 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
​Scottish Government will consider strengthening domestic violence legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/sturgeon-tougher-laws-on-domestic-violence-planned

Samaritans makes general election plea

NEWS 10 April 2015 by Rab Armour
Management
The ​Samaritans has launched a manifesto calling for tougher action to tackle suicide

https://tfn.scot/news/samaritans-makes-general-election-plea

Third sector must unite against Westminster cuts

NEWS 12 June 2015 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Campaigners can lead the fight against Westminster's austerity agenda

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-must-unite-against-westminster-cuts

Holyrood opens inquiry into third sector funding

NEWS 20 June 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
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What can be done to make the process more efficient?

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-opens-inquiry-into-third-sector-funding

“Worst possible moment”: Scottish charity hits out at Starmer over aid cuts

NEWS 3 March 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Mary’s Meals funding will not be affected, but said there would “undoubtedly” be a knock-on effect on the communities they serve. 

https://tfn.scot/news/worst-possible-moment-scottish-aid-charity-hits-out-at-starmer-over-aid-cuts

“Moral failing”: Scottish MP hits out at Starmer over aid cuts

NEWS 18 March 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Brian Leishman said the reduction in funding was not the answer. 

https://tfn.scot/news/moral-failing-scottish-labour-mp-hits-out-at-prime-minister-over-international-aid-cuts

Charities' hail social care uplift as Labour says "working in Aldi pays more"

NEWS 6 October 2021 by Rab Armour
Management
Health & Social Care
New pay rates welcomed but don't go far enough says opposition

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-hail-social-care-uplift-as-labour-says-working-in-aldi-pays-more

Cash payments should be prioritised for families in poverty

NEWS 21 March 2022 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Cash gives low-income families more flexibility

https://tfn.scot/news/cash-payments-should-be-prioritised-for-families-in-poverty

Carers worry they won't cope ahead of an unforgiving winter

NEWS 20 October 2020 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
They face deeper isolation and tougher restrictions

https://tfn.scot/news/carers-worry-they-wont-cope-ahead-of-an-unforgiving-winter

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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.