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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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“Often overlooked”: third sector pivotal to Scotland’s economy, research shows

NEWS 18 January 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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Scotland’s third sector plays a pivotal role in addressing societal challenges and fostering community well-being

https://tfn.scot/news/often-overlooked-third-sector-pivotal-to-scotlands-economy-research-shows

Now we rise: global day of action to demand climate justice

NEWS 28 November 2023 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
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People in Scotland will add their voices to those around the world demanding urgent change

https://tfn.scot/news/now-we-rise-global-day-of-action-to-demand-climate-justice

City in crisis: Glasgow faces funding black hole and more people could end up on streets

NEWS 7 July 2023 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
1 comment
Temporary accommodation for homeless people is sorely needed

https://tfn.scot/news/city-in-crisis-glasgow-faces-funding-black-hole-and-more-people-could-end-up-on-streets

Figures show Scotland's alcohol services need urgent investment

NEWS 27 July 2023 by Rab Armour
Excess consumption is at crisis level but people aren't accessing support services

https://tfn.scot/news/figures-show-scotlands-alcohol-services-need-urgent-investment

Charity offers support to Scots after energy bills warning 

NEWS 18 October 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The new Chancellor has announced that UK Government help with bills will be cut in April.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-offers-support-to-scots-after-energy-bills-warning

Charities announces plans for food crisis summit

NEWS 26 October 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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The Larder has warned that many people this winter will not be able to feed themselves and their families on a daily basis.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-announces-plans-for-food-crisis-summit

Scottish housing group named as largest social housing builder

NEWS 8 July 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Some 563 homes were built last year

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-housing-group-named-as-largest-social-housing-builder

Poverty will soar among pensioners unless urgent action is taken

NEWS 2 October 2025 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
1 comment
One in seven could be poverty stricken by 2031

https://tfn.scot/news/poverty-will-sore-among-pensioners-unless-urgent-action-is-taken

Millions of Scots living in areas with failing homelessness services

NEWS 2 April 2026 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Alison Watson: “this is the reality of the housing emergency"

https://tfn.scot/news/millions-of-scots-living-in-areas-with-failing-homelessness-services

People and the planet will benefit from new solar panels at homelessness charity

NEWS 15 April 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Emmaus have benefited from being awarded over £110,000

https://tfn.scot/news/people-and-the-planet-will-benefit-from-new-solar-panels-at-homelessness-charity

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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.