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

NEWS 3 March 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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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

Voices of the young are shaping how poverty is tackled in Scotland

NEWS 16 October 2025 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Young people are providing positive solutions

https://tfn.scot/news/voices-of-the-young-are-shaping-how-poverty-is-tackled-in-scotland

Homeless Network Scotland welcomes five new board members

NEWS 11 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Homeless Network Scotland made the appointments from across the wider third sector, local, and national government. 

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-network-scotland-welcomes-five-new-board-members

New government partnership hopes to strengthen the third sector

NEWS 9 February 2026 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
It has been designed as a partnership to boost outcomes and better support communities

https://tfn.scot/news/new-government-partnership-hopes-to-strengthen-the-third-sector

Wealth tax calls as income of super-rich in Scotland rockets

NEWS 20 May 2026 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Average earnings have increased by 138% since 1999, compared to an 826% increase in the wealth of the country's ten richest individuals

https://tfn.scot/news/wealth-tax-calls-as-income-of-super-rich-in-scotland-rockets

Experts urge charities to review VAT relief entitlement

NEWS 22 July 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Tax experts have said charities should be eligible. 

https://tfn.scot/news/experts-urge-charities-to-review-vat-relief-entitlement

Leaders call on Burnham to address global issues driving inequality and poverty

NEWS 28 July 2026 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Money has shifted from aid to partly fund bus travel

https://tfn.scot/news/leaders-call-on-burnham-to-address-global-issues-driving-inequality-and-poverty

Children “cut adrift” by rising poverty levels

NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gavin Stuart
Social Justice & Poverty
Analysis found deprivation was rising in the UK’s poorest communities.

https://tfn.scot/news/children-cut-adrift-by-rising-poverty-levels

Extra £5m must be used to support struggling tenants

NEWS 22 May 2020 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
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Local authorities must use cash to help those in most need

https://tfn.scot/news/extra-5m-must-be-used-to-support-struggling-tenants

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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.