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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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Charity patron resigns as prime minister

NEWS 7 July 2022 by Niall Christie
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Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, most commonly known as Boris Johnson, headed up the Conservative government since July 2019. 

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-patron-resigns-as-prime-minister

Volunteers' Week: 40 years of celebrating a vital force in our communities

NEWS 4 June 2024 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
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Environment & International
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“Volunteering is priceless but I think it is important to recognise that its estimated value to the Scottish economy is £2.3 billion.”

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteers-week-40-years-of-celebrating-a-vital-force-in-out-communities

Civil society groups call on First Minister to enshrine legal right to a healthy environment

NEWS 23 July 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
Over sixty environmental, human rights, and health organisations have written an open letter to Scotland’s First Minister.

https://tfn.scot/news/civil-society-groups-call-on-first-minister-to-enshrine-legal-right-to-a-healthy-environment

DiCaprio-backed Scottish rewilding campaign aims to raise £200k in a week

NEWS 19 April 2024 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Hollywood star said: "with this campaign, Scotland could be a world leader in rewilding its landscapes"

https://tfn.scot/news/dicaprio-backed-scottish-rewilding-campaign-aims-to-raise-200k-in-a-week

Abolish VAT and help keep creative sector afloat urges arts charity

NEWS 22 March 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Culture & Leisure
Many organisations are struggling to survive

https://tfn.scot/news/abolish-vat-and-help-keep-creative-sector-afloat-urges-arts-charity

Former charity director appointed head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit

NEWS 11 September 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
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Jimmy Paul has been appointed as the next Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU).

https://tfn.scot/news/former-charity-director-appointed-head-of-scottish-violence-reduction-unit

Scottish Government urged to prevent families being forced onto pre-payment meters

NEWS 5 December 2022 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Thousands are being forced onto pre-pay tariffs

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-urged-to-prevent-families-being-forced-onto-pre-payment-meters

MPs blitz bid to save small charities from devastating NI hike

NEWS 20 March 2025 by Graham Martin
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They voted by 310 to 183 against a lifeline amendment

https://tfn.scot/news/mps-blitz-bid-to-save-small-charities-from-devastating-ni-hike

Covid-19: charities fear funding cuts as demand for services soars

NEWS 31 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
Regeneration & Housing
The coronavirus pandemic has left charities facing a surge in demand for their services despite grave concerns about funding decreases

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-fear-funding-cuts-as-demand-for-services-soars

Charities should restructure to survive

OPINION 7 March 2016 Guest post
Management
Alastair Keatinge, a specialist in charity law, says charity boards should consider collaborations, partnerships or a merger

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-should-restructure-to-survive

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2025. 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.