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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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Benefits misery sees charities help families feed kids

NEWS 9 October 2020 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
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Covid accelerates poverty in low income families

https://tfn.scot/news/benefits-misery-sees-charities-help-families-feed-kids-2

Wind farm battle is over but wild land war is still on

NEWS 29 July 2016 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
A campaigning charity has dropped its legal bid to halt the construction of a massive wind farm

https://tfn.scot/news/wind-farm-battle-is-over-but-wild-land-war-is-still-on

Vulnerable people struggling to access food

NEWS 4 June 2020 by Gavin Stuart
Social Justice & Poverty
Charities call for urgent action to ensure no-one goes without essential supplies.

https://tfn.scot/news/vulnerable-people-struggling-to-access-food

Cancer patients left homeless due to benefit cuts

NEWS 11 January 2016 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
People with cancer say they fear being made homeless over proposed changes to Employment and Support Allowance

https://tfn.scot/news/warning-benefit-cuts-will-leave-cancer-patients-homeless

We’ll make Scotland less lonely, government pledges

NEWS 18 December 2018 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
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The Scottish Government has vowed to take action to tackle the growing problem of loneliness in Scottish society

https://tfn.scot/news/well-make-scotland-less-lonely-government-pledges

Scotland's third sector unites to oppose borders bill

NEWS 22 February 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Charities from across the country underlined their opposition to the proposed legislation ahead of a Holyrood debate.

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-third-sector-unites-to-oppose-borders-bill

Foodbanks at breaking point as they hit out at PM and Chancellor

NEWS 12 April 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
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The Independent Food Aid Network and members across Scotland warned the lack of government support is leading to suffering across the country.

https://tfn.scot/news/foodbanks-at-breaking-point-as-they-hit-out-at-pm-and-chancellor

£800k fund awarded to Scottish workplaces to boost inclusivity and diversity

NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Recipients will now receive grants to address long-standing barriers in the labour market. 

https://tfn.scot/news/800k-fund-awarded-to-scottish-workplaces-to-boost-inclusivity-and-diversity

Lifeline services at risk as voluntary organisations call for funding assurances

NEWS 16 August 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
SCVO believes that planned, multi-year funding is key to ensuring that vital public services provided by charities and voluntary groups can continue.  

https://tfn.scot/news/lifeline-services-at-risk-as-voluntary-organisations-call-for-funding-assurances

Nearly one million people face hunger across Scotland, new research finds

NEWS 10 September 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Growing numbers of working families turning to food banks.

https://tfn.scot/news/nearly-one-million-people-face-hunger-across-scotland-new-research-finds

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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.