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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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Charity in Brexit flu vaccine warning

NEWS 11 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
Age Scotland has urged older people to access the vaccine before the end of the month

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-in-brexit-flu-vaccine-warning

Charity wants more care home partnership working

NEWS 19 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
Age Scotland has welcomed efforts to support care homes through the coronavirus crisis

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-wants-more-care-home-partnership-working

Charities warned: plan for coronavirus decimating workforce

NEWS 6 March 2020 by Rab Armour
Management
Prepare for coronavirus worst case scenario

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-warned-plan-for-cornovirus-decimating-workforce

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

NEWS 4 June 2024 by Graham Martin
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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
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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

Scottish Government announces £60m in multi-year funding deals

NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
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A total of 45 grants running to April 2027 were unveiled

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-announces-60m-in-multi-year-funding-deals

Loss of aid funding would “devastate lives across the world”, charity warns

NEWS 14 April 2025 by Niall Christie
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Save the Children’s analysis of planned cuts outlined the effect of slashing funding

https://tfn.scot/news/loss-of-aid-funding-would-devastate-lives-across-the-world-charity-warns

Foodbank use reaches record highs despite child poverty promises

NEWS 28 April 2025 by Niall Christie
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Total usage of foodbanks in Scotland has increased by 50% since 2017

https://tfn.scot/news/foodbank-usage-reaches-record-highs-despite-child-poverty-promises

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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.