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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 leaders set out 'asks' ahead of autumn budget

NEWS 11 September 2026 by Niall Christie
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Social Justice & Poverty
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Civil Society Group calls on government to strengthen funding

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-leaders-set-out-asks-ahead-of-autumn-budget

Self-directed support marks a new dawn for social care

FEATURE 28 March 2014 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
From 1 April, Scottish people have the legal right to control their own social care budget, a move that impacts on clients and care staff alike

https://tfn.scot/features/a-new-dawn-for-social-care

Scots goalkeeper swaps saving shots for saving lives in Ukraine

NEWS 2 August 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
The Scottish charity – whose headquarters are in Thornhill, near Dumfries – is also working to educate civilians, especially children, about the risks of landmines.

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-goalkeeper-swaps-saving-shots-for-saving-lives-in-ukraine

New scheme launched to tackle transport poverty in Scotland’s largest low emission zones

NEWS 28 October 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
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The project has been funded by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) and Smarter Choices.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-scheme-launched-to-tackle-transport-poverty-in-scotlands-largest-low-emission-zones

Holyrood urged to commit to climate scrutiny measures outlined by citizens' assembly

NEWS 10 February 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
Last year, the Assembly set out 16 goals and 81 recommendations for how Scotland should tackle the climate emergency in a fair and effective way. 

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-urged-to-commit-to-climate-scrutiny-measures-outlined-by-citizens-assembly

Civil society organisations back major changes ahead of key climate summit

NEWS 21 October 2021 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
Scotland’s Civic Charter on Climate has widespread backing

https://tfn.scot/news/civil-society-organisations-back-major-changes-ahead-of-key-climate-summit

Building community wealth with social enterprise

OPINION 7 March 2022 by Duncan Thorp
Families & Young People
Management
Funding & Finance
Community Wealth Building (CWB) promises a practical, inclusive and sustainable approach to development.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/building-community-wealth-with-social-enterprise

All I want for Christmas is... practical policy implementation 

OPINION 7 December 2023 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Funding & Finance
Apart from familiar seasonal tunes, December is also a good time to reflect on the past year to our successes and challenges and to look forward to January resolutions. 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-practical-policy-implementation

Building a new economic model for Scotland

OPINION 19 December 2022 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Funding & Finance
Duncan Thorp on building a radical approach to the economy and the role social enterprises will play

https://tfn.scot/opinion/building-a-new-economic-model-for-scotland

Better local democracy can benefit social enterprises and charities  

OPINION 16 April 2026 by Duncan Thorp
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Duncan Thorp on the potential to change decision-making in our streets and neighbourhoods 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/better-local-democracy-can-benefit-social-enterprises-and-charities

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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.