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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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Poverty on the rise and could soar in Scotland

NEWS 27 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Many families in Scotland are struggling and the coronavirus is likely to make things worse, campaigners have warned

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-on-the-rise-and-could-soar-in-scotland

Public bodies still refusing fair funding to local charities

NEWS 2 May 2017 by Susan Smith
Management
New research uncovers the true battle local charities and community organisations still face accessing funding from public bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/public-bodies-still-refusing-fair-funding-to-local-charities

American charity enters employability programme

NEWS 26 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
Fedcap Employment has been named as the replacement for the now defunct firm Working Links in the Fair Start Scotland programme

https://tfn.scot/news/american-charity-enters-employability-programme

Row after SNP blocks planning equality bid

NEWS 12 November 2018 by Graham Martin
Management
The SNP has been accused of selling out Scotland’s communities by blocking a bid to give them the same right as developers to appeal planning decisions.

https://tfn.scot/news/row-after-snp-blocks-planning-equality

First steps taken to end food poverty in Scotland

NEWS 2 November 2015 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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An innovative third sector scheme will allow families to access affordable food

https://tfn.scot/news/first-steps-taken-to-eradicate-food-poverty-in-scotland

Toddlers for poor families falling behind in speech

NEWS 16 June 2016 by Susan Smith
Families & Young People
Charities are calling for bold action from new education secretary John Swinney to tackle learning problems in pre-school children from poor areas

https://tfn.scot/news/toddlers-for-poor-families-falling-behind-in-speech

Landmark mental health study reveals impact of Covid-19 on Scots

NEWS 22 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
Anxiety has fallen but loneliness is on the up, a new report has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/landmark-mental-health-study-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-on-scots

#KeepThePromise to change social care landscape in Scotland

OPINION 27 October 2021 Guest post
Management
Health & Social Care
Julie Welsh explains how social care is facing seismic change in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/keepthepromise-to-change-social-care-landscape-in-scotland

Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying

OPINION 29 November 2017 by TFN
Management
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Kenny Gray says charities must get smart in preparation for the new Lobbying Register

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-must-learn-the-difference-between-a-chat-and-lobbying

Ambitious new report has potential to transform Scotland’s economy 

OPINION 12 September 2024 by Duncan Thorp
Families & Young People
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Duncan Thorp on calls to dramatically increase the number of social enterprises, cooperatives and employee-owned businesses across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ambitious-new-report-has-potential-to-transform-scotlands-economy

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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.