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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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Charity admits sex abuse on Scottish Government funded aid programme

NEWS 7 May 2018 by Graham Martin
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Christian charity Tearfund says it took "swift and appropriate” action after becoming aware of allegations of sex abuse in one of its aid programmes

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-admits-sex-abuse-on-scottish-government-funded-aid-programme

Call for Charity Commission chair to resign immediately

NEWS 5 August 2015 by Rab Armour
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Comments made by William Shawcross undermined public trust and confidence says SCVO chief executive

https://tfn.scot/news/scvo-calls-on-charity-commission-chair-to-resign-immediately

Union bosses want answers over Oxfam jobs

NEWS 20 February 2018 by Rab Armour
Management
Charity agrees not to bid for government cash

https://tfn.scot/news/union-bosses-want-answers-over-oxfam-jobs

The first 100 days of the new Scottish Government

OPINION 31 May 2021 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Duncan Thorp analyses the priorities of the new Scottish Government, and what impact they will have for social enterprises

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-first-100-days-of-the-new-scottish-government

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

Children’s mental health spend in Scotland way below that of England

NEWS 6 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
Campaigners say NHS Scotland has to double its spend on children’s mental health to avoid "devastating effect"

https://tfn.scot/news/childrens-mental-health-spend-in-scotland-way-below-that-of-england

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

English charities face £4.6bn shortfall

NEWS 22 July 2015 by Susan Smith
Management
New research from the National Council for Voluntary Organisations says charities have not recovered from the economic crash

https://tfn.scot/news/english-charities-face-4.6bn-shortfall

Tough wildlife laws must be brought in now

NEWS 20 November 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Charities are demanding the Scottish Government take urgent action to tighten up punishments for wildlife crime

https://tfn.scot/news/tough-wildlife-laws-must-be-brought-in-now

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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.