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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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Humanitarian aid provided by Scottish Government for hidden crises in Sudan

NEWS 16 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
The Scottish Government will provide critical aid to one of the world's most overlooked and devastating crises.

https://tfn.scot/news/humanitarian-aid-provided-by-scottish-government-for-hidden-crises-in-sudan

Strike action set to hit major Scottish social care charity

NEWS 6 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
"This isn’t just about pay, it's about the importance and the value of care in Scotland"

https://tfn.scot/news/strike-action-set-to-hit-major-scottish-social-care-charity

“Disappointment”: government slammed over reduction in Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

NEWS 18 November 2025 by Niall Christie
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
MPs and Bond raise concerns about aid levels despite commitment to the fund

https://tfn.scot/news/disappointment-government-slammed-over-reduction-in-global-fund-to-fight-aids-tuberculosis-and-malaria

New partnership aims to close digital gap on charity boards

NEWS 15 April 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Pilot will see Scotland Women in Technology fund a Digital Trustees cohort led by Third Sector Lab

https://tfn.scot/news/new-partnership-aims-to-close-digital-gap-on-charity-boards

Where now for human rights in Scotland?

OPINION 23 September 2024 by Professor Angela O'Hagan
Social Justice & Poverty

https://tfn.scot/opinion/where-now-for-human-rights-in-scotland

Transforming Scotland’s economy with social enterprise

OPINION 15 March 2022 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
2 comments
Reaction to the Scottish Government's recently published report Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/transforming-scotlands-economy-with-social-enterprise

Future generations and a long term view for social enterprise 

OPINION 12 April 2024 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
A new commissioner could benefit everyone in Scotland, now and in the future

https://tfn.scot/opinion/future-generations-and-a-long-term-view-for-social-enterprise

A new approach to mental health is needed

OPINION 3 April 2017 Guest post
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Carolyn Lochhead says there is a still fight to be had over the ask once get help fast approach to mental health despite the government’s commitment to it

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-new-approach-to-mental-health-is-needed

A Scottish Social Security Agency - what will it mean for disabled people?

OPINION 16 August 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Layla Theiner discusses whether a Scottish Social Security Agency be a saving grace for disabled people on benefits in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-scottish-social-security-agency-what-will-it-mean-for-disabled-people

Alan Yentob and Kids Company board is a disgrace

OPINION 16 October 2015 Guest post
Families & Young People
3 comments
Appearance before MPs is damaging to whole third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/alan-yentob-and-kids-company-board-are-a-disgrace

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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.