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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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Meagre pickings for Scottish charities in Budget

OPINION 24 March 2014 Guest post
Funding & Finance
Ruchir Shah explains the significance of the crumbs the chancellor offered to the Scottish charity sector in his recent budget

https://tfn.scot/opinion/meager-pickings-for-scottish-charities-in-budget

Freeman pledges action over child mental health rejections

NEWS 2 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The new health secretary has said it is unacceptable that large numbers of youngsters are being refused for specialist treatment

https://tfn.scot/news/freeman-pledges-action-over-child-mental-health-rejections

Creating a Scotland we all want to live in

OPINION 15 April 2016 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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Carla McCormick, of The Poverty Alliance, believes the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election gives Scots the opportunity to shape a fairer Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/creating-a-scotland-we-all-want-to-live-in

Social enterprise and AI: how will new advances support our sector?

OPINION 6 February 2024 by Andy Paterson
Management
Scotland’s 2021 AI strategy set a bold ambition, to become a leader in “trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive AI.”  What does this mean for social enterprises in Scotland? 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-enterprise-and-ai-how-will-new-advances-support-our-sector

Brexit has left communities divided and young people isolated

NEWS 7 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
Youth workers have raised a series of concerns about leaving the European Union, a report by two charities has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-has-left-communities-divided-and-young-people-isolated

Campaigner wants improvements in neurological care

NEWS 6 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
Sue Ryder is calling for the Scottish Government to push health boards to ensure that progress is made

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigner-wants-improvements-in-neurological-care

After Community Jobs Scotland – where next for voluntary sector employers?

OPINION 19 October 2021 by Anna Fowlie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Anna Fowlie says its vital that the voluntary sector continues to be involved in employability services across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/after-community-jobs-scotland-where-next-for-voluntary-sector-employers

The wellbeing economy: a different route for Scotland is possible

OPINION 28 May 2025 by Aileen McLeod
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Aileen McLeod on her time at the Wellbeing Economy Forum in Iceland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-wellbeing-economy-a-different-route-for-scotland-is-possible

Latte levy set to be introduced

NEWS 18 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
A charge of 20p per cup is set to be introduced by new Scottish Government legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/latte-levy-set-to-be-introduced

Health charities face struggle to survive

NEWS 23 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
A coalition of 30 organisations has called for a Third Sector Recovery and Renewal Fund to be created, to allow vital work to continue

https://tfn.scot/news/health-charities-face-struggle-to-survive

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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.