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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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We’re creating a fairer society for all

OPINION 10 December 2021 by Shona Robison
Social Justice & Poverty
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Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison reflects on human rights in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/were-creating-a-fairer-society-for-all

Fears for the vulnerable after employability fund closed

NEWS 13 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
Management
Vulnerable people could be left without the opportunity to gain employment training after a funding scheme closed abruptly

https://tfn.scot/news/employability-funding-worry

Refugee crisis: are we doing enough?

OPINION 11 November 2015 by Susan Smith
Environment & International
Susan Smith questions whether the British public, government and aid agencies are doing enough in the face of the ongoing European refugee crisis

https://tfn.scot/opinion/refugee-crisis-are-we-doing-enough

Oil giant accused of trying to "capitalise" on Ukraine war

NEWS 22 March 2022 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
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Shell is reconsidering its decision to pull out of the controversial Cambo oil field

https://tfn.scot/news/oil-giant-accused-of-trying-to-capitalise-on-ukraine-war

Charities mobilise to raise funds for earthquake-stricken Turkey and Syria

NEWS 9 February 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
UK government will match the first £2 million of donations, Scottish Government gives £500k to DEC

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-charities-mobilise-to-raise-funds-for-earthquake-stricken-turkey-and-syria

"Poverty is a political choice": cost of living summit demands more from Holyrood

NEWS 17 June 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
The summit will hear from over 40 of Scotland’s civic, community and trade union organisations on pay, benefits, energy poverty, housing and transport.

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-is-a-political-choice-cost-of-living-summit-demands-more-from-holyrood

Campaign calls for support for international volunteers

NEWS 8 October 2021 by Gareth Jones
Management
Environment & International
Charging social care volunteers for visas will lead to vital support being lost, organisations have warned

https://tfn.scot/news/campaign-calls-for-support-for-international-volunteers

Planning Aid Scotland announce appointment of new chief executive

NEWS 12 August 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
She succeeds Petra Biberbach who is stepping down after successfully leading the organisation for the last 18 years.

https://tfn.scot/news/planning-aid-scotland-announce-appointment-of-new-chief-executive

Political leaders "gambling with the planet" as Scottish emissions target missed

NEWS 18 June 2024 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Campaigners have said that missing the target is not just a statistical failure but part of a damaging pattern

https://tfn.scot/news/political-leaders-gambling-with-the-planet-as-scottish-emissions-target-missed

Finances the biggest challenge to charities as rising costs bite

NEWS 27 December 2023 by Graham Martin
Management
Funding & Finance
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Research also found a third of organisations are dipping into reserves

https://tfn.scot/news/finances-the-biggest-challenge-to-charities-as-rising-costs-bite

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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.