Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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 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

2 comments

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

Scottish charities call for summit to address Covid-19 impact on disabled people

NEWS 24 May 2021 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

#NeverMoreNeeded

The organisations have said urgent action is needed to examine the wide-ranging impacts of the virus and lockdown

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-charities-call-for-summit-to-address-covid-19-impact-on-disabled-people

SCVO response to FoI Reform Bill consultation (Katy Clark MSP)

Paul Bradley

13 March 2023

Posted in

Policy reports

FOI

The Scottish Government already holds powers to extend FoI, which, when used, are shown to work effectively,In most cases, we can achieve continuity in rights under FoI law by developing existing governance and,is impossible through existing governance and processes.,SCVO supports this legislation and is seeking the government to go further.,rights is impossible through existing governance and processes.

https://scvo.scot/p/58166/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-foi-reform-bill-consultation