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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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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

Award-winning veterans project moves to new phase

NEWS 5 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The future of Unforgotten Forces has been secured with a £750,000 grant from the Scottish Government

https://tfn.scot/news/award-winning-veterans-project-moves-to-new-phase

Child poverty spreading relentlessly through UK

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

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

Action on climate change is a "scientific and moral imperative" say civil society leaders

NEWS 14 May 2024 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
More than 30 individuals have signed statements calling on the Scottish and UK governments to “bridge the widening gap” between promises and practical action

https://tfn.scot/news/action-on-climate-change-is-a-scientific-and-moral-imperative-say-civil-society-leaders

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

NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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

UN backs new Scots planning policies

NEWS 1 March 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
1 comment
Planning appeal rights in Scotland are not "fair"

https://tfn.scot/news/un-backs-new-scots-planning-policies

NGOs warn UK aid to Africa is not enough to tackle humanitarian crisis

NEWS 24 May 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
UK aid buget cuts will have a devastating effect

https://tfn.scot/news/ngos-warn-uk-aid-to-africa-is-not-enough-to-tackle-humanitarian-crisis

Climate groups hit out at huge fossil fuels profits

NEWS 1 November 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
1 comment
“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
Funding & Finance
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

Health charity says £3m must be spent to better diagnose lung conditions

NEWS 9 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
Asthma + Lung UK Scotland has published its election manifesto

https://tfn.scot/news/health-charoty-says-3m-must-be-spent-to-better-diagnose-lung-conditions

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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.