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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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Council facing meeting with government and regulator over homelessness crisis

NEWS 11 February 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Regeneration & Housing
Local councillors in Edinburgh backed the move following concerns raised by Shelter. 

https://tfn.scot/news/council-facing-meeting-with-government-and-regulator-over-homelessness-crisis

Aid cuts will “destroy Labour’s legacy on international development” 

NEWS 28 February 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
#RunningCostsCrisis
#Politics
#Environment
World's most exposed and vulnerable will suffer

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-cuts-will-destroy-labours-legacy-on-international-development

Scandal-hit charity's board changes deemed unlawful by court

NEWS 19 December 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
1 comment
Removal of directors didn't adhere to law

https://tfn.scot/news/scandal-hit-charitys-board-changes-deemed-unlawful-by-court

Ministers consider hotel protest exclusion zones

NEWS 20 January 2026 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Charities back the idea

https://tfn.scot/news/ministers-consider-hotel-protest-exclusion-zones

Historic charity facing risk of closure due to rising costs

NEWS 27 February 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Voluntary Service Overseas was founded in 1958

https://tfn.scot/news/historic-charity-facing-risk-of-closure-of-rising-costs

Promises to voluntary sector ahead of Holyrood 2026

NEWS 11 February 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
MSPs attended a hustings hosted by SCVO on Tuesday. 

https://tfn.scot/news/promises-to-voluntary-sector-ahead-of-holyrood-2026

SCVO response to FoI Reform Bill consultation (Katy Clark MSP)

Paul Bradley
13 March 2023
Posted in
The Scottish Government already holds powers to extend FoI, which, when used, are shown to work effectively,In most cases, we can achieve continuity in rights under FoI law by developing existing governance and,is impossible through existing governance and processes.,SCVO supports this legislation and is seeking the government to go further.,rights is impossible through existing governance and processes.

https://scvo.scot/p/58166/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-foi-reform-bill-consultation

Views sought on fund for disabled

NEWS 16 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The Scottish Independent Living Fund was formed four years ago

https://tfn.scot/news/views-sought-on-fund-for-disabled

Regulator investigates bullying and financial issues at women's support charity

NEWS 13 August 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Health & Social Care
Trustees allege answers have not been forthcoming

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-investigates-bullying-and-financial-issues-at-womens-support-charity

Youth parliament chair joins OSCR board

NEWS 27 February 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Ellie Craig is a passionate campaigner for children’s rights and youth participation

https://tfn.scot/news/youth-parliament-chair-joins-oscr-board

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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.