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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 7 October 2020 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
#NeverMoreNeeded
Covid has accelerated poverty for families on benefits

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

Benefits misery sees charities help families feed kids

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

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

Zoo charity faces fight for survival

NEWS 12 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
RZSS, which operates Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Animal Park, has made a plea for it to be allowed to reopen before the middle of next month

https://tfn.scot/news/zoo-charity-faces-fight-for-survival

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

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

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

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

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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.