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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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People power victory against controversial energy plan

NEWS 6 October 2016 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Green groups hail Scottish Government’s decision to turn its back on controversial energy extraction technique as a “victory for people power"

https://tfn.scot/news/people-power-victory-against-controversial-energy-plan

What does the future hold for young carers?

OPINION 24 April 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
Families & Young People
Barbara Schuler questions whether reforming the laws in relation to carers will really improve life for young carers

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-does-the-future-hold-for-young-cares

The good food nation bill must make the right to food a statutory, legal right

OPINION 17 May 2022 by Angela Moohan
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Angela Moohan says proposed legislation on food must be strengthened

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-good-food-nation-bill-must-make-the-right-to-food-a-statutory-legal-right

Third sector must have its say on Freedom of Information

OPINION 1 November 2019 Guest post
Management
Carole Ewart on the third sector and Freedom of Information

https://tfn.scot/opinion/third-sector-must-have-its-say-on-freedom-of-information

Foodbanks are not essential – they must close, and for good

OPINION 26 March 2020 Guest post
Health & Social Care
15 comments
Pete Ritchie: foodbanks are the product of a previous, austerity-damned era - they must now be closed

https://tfn.scot/opinion/foodbanks-are-not-essential-they-must-close-and-for-good

Could Scotland see a multi-million pound beaver bonus?

NEWS 19 May 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
The reintroduction of beavers to Scotland after almost 500 years is an opportunity that could bring major environmental and economic benefits, argues charity

https://tfn.scot/news/could-scotland-see-a-multi-million-pound-beaver-bonus

Scotland bill will “make things worse for the poor”

NEWS 29 May 2015 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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The new bill pledging more powers to Scotland is a dangerous “fudge” which will harm the poor, says charity chief

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-bill-will-make-things-worse-for-the-poor

It's time to deliver for Scotland's nature and climate

OPINION 31 March 2021 Guest post
Environment & International
#NeverMoreNeeded
Deborah Long explains how Cornavirus has made Scotland's environmental charities less resilient at the time they are most needed

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-time-to-deliver-for-scotlands-nature-and-climate

Can we protect Scotland’s environment outside of the EU?

OPINION 29 June 2016 Guest post
Environment & International
Jonny Hughes explains the implications of the vote to leave the European Union for Scotland’s environment

https://tfn.scot/opinion/can-we-protect-scotlands-environment-outside-of-the-eu

A manifesto for people and planet

NEWS 1 April 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Scotland's leading green groups have challenged the parties in the general election, imploring them to put the planet at the heart of their policies

https://tfn.scot/news/a-manifesto-for-people-and-planet

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2025. 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.