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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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Backlash from charities as Scottish Government unveil 'misguided' support package

NEWS 11 February 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
On Thursday the Scottish Government announced a package of support, including a payment to some households across Scotland to tackle the rising cost of energy. 

https://tfn.scot/news/backlash-from-charities-as-scottish-government-unveil-misguided-support-package

Charities welcome proposals for creation of National Care Service

NEWS 21 June 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
On Tuesday Health Secretary Humza Yousaf presented the National Care Service Bill on a visit to Aberdeen, promising to end the “postcode lottery” of care.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-proposals-for-creation-of-national-care-service

Welfare fund failing the poorest

NEWS 16 July 2014 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Figures reveal huge disparity in Scottish Welfare Fund awards depending on where applicants live

https://tfn.scot/news/welfare-fund-failing-the-poorest

Radical wellbeing-focused redesign of Scottish Government ‘key to post-Covid renewal’

NEWS 18 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
A report has called for the Scottish Government to introduce wellbeing budgeting to improve lives for children as part of a radical systems change in the wake of the coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/radical-wellbeing-focused-redesign-of-scottish-government-key-to-post-covid-renewal

A fairer funding model for hospice care in Scotland is needed now more than ever

OPINION 21 November 2024 by Jackie Stone
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
Jackie Stone says hospices now face a perfect storm

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-fairer-funding-model-for-hospice-care-in-scotland-is-needed-now-more-than-ever

Brexit and big business threat to human rights

NEWS 22 February 2018 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Human rights in the UK are suffering a double-pronged attack from Brexit and big business interests, warns Amnesty

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-and-big-business-threat-to-human-rights

Sector funding models are not up to the job - radical change is needed

NEWS 23 August 2024 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
"There needs to be an urgent and radical rethink about the way the third sector is funded and the Scottish Government’s relationship with them"

https://tfn.scot/news/sector-funding-models-are-not-up-to-the-job-radical-change-is-needed

Charities and unions unite to press for tax reform to tackle poverty

NEWS 16 May 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
"The money is there, now the first minister must show that the political will is too and prioritise investment in our public service and communities”

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-and-unions-unite-to-press-for-tax-reform-to-tackle-poverty

Regulators slammed for not taking action against charities promoting misogyny

NEWS 30 September 2025 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Report demands "advancement of religion" is scrapped as a charitable purpose

https://tfn.scot/news/regulators-slammed-for-not-taking-action-against-charities-promoting-misogyny

Outdoor recreation centres face fight for survival

NEWS 9 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
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Politicians and voluntary groups have called for emergency funding to ensure outdoor centres survive through Covid-19

https://tfn.scot/news/outdoor-recreation-centres-face-fight-for-survival

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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.