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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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First Minister applauds social enterprise sector

NEWS 8 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
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John Swinney outlined his vision for Scotland’s wellbeing economy.

https://tfn.scot/news/first-minister-applauds-social-enterprise-sector

Senior lawyer says new regulations modernise charity accounting thresholds

NEWS 16 December 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Ahsan Mustafa said the move had benchmarked processes across the UK. 

https://tfn.scot/news/senior-lawyer-says-new-regulations-modernise-charity-accounting-thresholds

Scottish Veterans Commissioner sees term extended

NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Susie Hamilton will now stay in post until 2026

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-veterans-commissioner-sees-term-extended

Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive

NEWS 3 June 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440million funding.

https://tfn.scot/news/forgotten-assets-to-help-families-and-young-people-thrive

Housing charity leader warns crisis “being weaponised” to stoke division

NEWS 4 November 2025 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
Alison Watson of Shelter Scotland said the housing crisis is being used to demonise refugees and asylum seekers

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-charity-leader-warns-crisis-being-weaponised-to-stoke-division

Campaigners demand: stop stalling and start rewilding

NEWS 1 October 2025 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
More than 100 people, representing individuals, charities and community groups, gathered outside the Scottish Parliament

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-demand-stop-stalling-and-start-rewilding

Misery caused by Universal Credit has all been for nothing

NEWS 25 January 2018 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Universal Credit might not save any cash - despite the misery caused

https://tfn.scot/news/misery-caused-by-universal-credit-has-all-been-for-nothing

Charities welcome bold energy plan for Scotland

NEWS 24 January 2017 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
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Charities and green groups have welcomed a commitment to generate half of Scotland’s energy from renewable sources by 2030

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-bold-energy-plan-for-scotland

Children’s mental health crisis as crucial targets are missed

NEWS 6 September 2016 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
An urgent call has been made for action to be taken to improve mental health services for children and young people

https://tfn.scot/news/childrens-mental-health-crisis-as-crucial-targets-are-missed

Council cuts causing cruel crisis in care

NEWS 13 January 2016 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Figures reveal shocking cuts to care by local councils

https://tfn.scot/news/council-cuts-causing-cruel-crisis-in-care

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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.