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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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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

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

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

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

Child poverty spreading relentlessly through UK

NEWS 14 October 2020 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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New data provides stark warning for decision makers

https://tfn.scot/news/child-poverty-spreading-relentlessly-through-uk

Tories told: hands off aid department

NEWS 21 January 2020 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Boris Johnson and his Tory government have been warned to think again about any plans to abolish the Department for International Development (DfID)

https://tfn.scot/news/tories-told-hands-off-aid-department

The £78 billion cost of poverty in the UK

NEWS 1 August 2016 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Poverty in the UK costs the average taxpayer £1,200 a year, a major new report has found

https://tfn.scot/news/the-78-billion-cost-of-poverty-in-the-uk

Climate groups hit out at huge fossil fuels profits

NEWS 1 November 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
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“The Scottish Government must use the opportunity of its forthcoming Energy Strategy to chart a clear path away from fossil fuels."

https://tfn.scot/news/climate-groups-hit-out-at-huge-fossil-fuels-profits

UK Government considering scrapping gender equality funding pledge for international aid

NEWS 15 August 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
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The commitment has been in place since 2023, but is under consideration at Westminster. 

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-government-considering-scrapping-gender-equality-funding-pledge-for-international-aid

“Deeply concerned”: New report warns of grave fears of charity leaders

NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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The report, ‘Demand, Change, Survival’, underlines the challenges facing charity leaders in Scotland, which mirrors what has been reported from charity leaders across the UK. 

https://tfn.scot/news/deeply-concerned-new-report-warns-of-grave-fears-of-charity-leaders

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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.