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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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Victory for charity in windfarm fight

NEWS 4 December 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
The John Muir Trust said it is “delighted” delight after winning a crucial over a proposed windfarm development.

https://tfn.scot/news/victory-for-charity-in-windfarm-fight

Youngsters to shape Scottish volunteering plans

NEWS 21 February 2018 by Gareth Jones
Management
Investment will be made in a team of 25 young people who will help to get more Scots than ever volunteering

https://tfn.scot/news/youngsters-to-shape-scottish-volunteering-plans

Young campaigners march again in global climate strike

NEWS 2 March 2023 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Environment & International
There will be a rally in front of the Scottish Parliament

https://tfn.scot/news/young-campaigners-march-again-in-global-climate-strike

Campaigners encouraged by first minister's pledge on child poverty

NEWS 8 May 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
John Swinney makes child poverty a key priority

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-encouraged-by-first-ministers-pledge-on-child-poverty

Pilot project could help care leavers gain financial security

NEWS 28 February 2025 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Campaigners gathered at Holyrood

https://tfn.scot/news/pilot-project-could-help-care-leavers-gain-financial-security

Charity launches its election call for the ending of health inequalities

NEWS 2 October 2025 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
Scotland’s health system must be refocused on preventing ill health

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-launches-its-election-call-for-the-ending-of-health-inequalities

Spring Statement Briefing from SCVO and Volunteer Scotland

Sheghley Ogilvie
13 March 2023
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in line with inflation and a longer-term funding settlement for local and devolved governments.,to: Work with the Scottish government to find a sustainable solution to protect the sector from current,Inflation-based uplifts to Scottish Government funding, and UK level grants and contracts would offer,Levelling-up The UK Government’s funding for levelling up reached £2.08 billion in Scotland in 2022,,The UK Government should recognise and support these benefits by offering certainty.

https://scvo.scot/p/58267/2023/03/13/spring-statement-briefing-from-scvo-and-volunteer-scotland

Campaigners demand urgent salmon farm inspections

NEWS 22 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart
Environment & International
Advocacy group SumOfUs warns fish deaths and disease will spike without a crackdown on welfare abuses.

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-demand-urgent-salmon-farm-inspections

Mountain hare numbers fall by a “catastrophic” 90%

NEWS 26 August 2019 by Gavin Stuart
Environment & International
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RSPB Scotland is calling for an immediate ban on culling in the wake of a new report.

https://tfn.scot/news/mountain-hare-numbers-fall-by-a-catastrophic-90

Councils to be forced to improve education of poorer pupils

NEWS 24 March 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
Scottish Government bill to narrow the gap that sees children from richer backgrounds given the best chance to succeed at school

https://tfn.scot/news/councils-to-be-forced-to-improve-education-of-poorer-pupils

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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.