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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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Targeted support for vulnerable needed

Many do not know where to get help

https://tfn.scot/news/targeted-support-for-vulnerable-needed

“Pushed to the brink”: Government told to act over threat to small charities

Demand for their services and support is rising as are income and fundraising challenges and their own running costs. 

https://tfn.scot/news/pushed-to-the-brink-government-told-to-act-over-threat-to-small-charities

Calls to reform charity law to stop bigoted church groups from registering

Plethora of religious groups are supporting homophobic, misogynistic views

https://tfn.scot/news/calls-to-reform-charity-law-to-stop-bigoted-church-groups-from-registering

Concern as majority of mental health support still being done remotely

NHS pressures mean face-to-face contact is rare

https://tfn.scot/news/concern-as-majority-of-mental-health-support-still-being-done-remotely

Health charities urge government to take social prescribing seriously

The undervalued process can improve outcomes for people by giving them choice and control

https://tfn.scot/news/health-charities-urge-government-to-take-social-prescribing-seriously

Cuts and poor value for money means UK aid may not reach those most in need, MPs find

Analysis of the FCDO’s approach to value for money in Official Development Assistance

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-cuts-and-poor-value-for-money-means-uk-aid-may-not-reach-those-most-in-need-mps-find-in-new-report

Regulator faces legal threat - but stands by its report into cycling charity

Founder wants an apology - but OSCR says suspension was only lifted as he is no longer a trustee

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-faces-legal-threat-but-stands-by-its-report-into-cycling-charity

Aid must prove impact through local leadership and long‑term investment, MPs told 

The UK’s International Development Committee held evidence session as part of its inquiry on the future of aid

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-must-prove-impact-through-local-leadership-and-long-term-investment-mps-told

Proposed FOI reform plans “not currently workable”, says parliament committee

The Bill had been proposed by Labour MSP Katy Clark

https://tfn.scot/news/proposed-foi-reform-plans-not-currently-workable-says-parliament-committee

Voluntary sector has an urgent role to play in Covid-19 recovery

Organisations may not survive without further support and investment, economic experts have warned

https://tfn.scot/news/voluntary-sector-has-an-urgent-role-to-play-in-covid-19-recovery

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