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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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Swingeing cuts to international aid revealed

NEWS 30 April 2021 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
African countries are set to see the amount they receive from Westminster slashed - and a global family planning programme will lose out as well

https://tfn.scot/news/swingeing-cuts-to-international-aid-revealed

Clampdown on fireworks plans revealed

NEWS 4 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Culture & Leisure
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Fireworks could be banned in certain areas and restrictions around sales are set to be strengthened

https://tfn.scot/news/clampdown-on-fireworks-plans-revealed

Attractions across Scotland get ready to reopen

NEWS 30 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
#NeverMoreNeeded
Historic Environment Scotland has set it out dates for when many if its sites across Scotland will begin taking visitors again

https://tfn.scot/news/attractions-across-scotland-get-ready-to-reopen

Scots believe recession is inevitable as more turn to charities for support

NEWS 30 August 2022 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
People believe the worst is yet to come

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-believe-recession-is-inevitable-as-more-turn-to-charities-for-support

Saving lives the fun way

FEATURE 27 March 2014 by Rab Armour
Culture & Leisure
Glasgow-born Joanne Stewart has taken a Vietnam-based swim charity from strength-to-strength

https://tfn.scot/features/saving-lives-the-fun-way

Scotland should reject fundraising preference system

NEWS 26 November 2015 by Rab Armour
Funding & Finance
Guidelines for fundraisers should not be shaped by public opinion, conference hears

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-should-reject-fundraising-preference-system

Mapping a fairer future for Scotland’s private rented housing sector 

OPINION 6 July 2026 by Aoife Deery
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Aoife Deery calls for mandatory landlord training

https://tfn.scot/opinion/mapping-a-fairer-future-for-scotlands-private-rented-housing-sector

ASH Scotland encourages responses to tobacco and vapes consultation

OPINION 28 September 2026 by Sheila Duffy
Health & Social Care
Sheila Duffy appeals to health supporting individuals and organisations to support proposals to restrict tobacco, vapes and other recreational nicotine products.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ash-scotland-encourages-responses-to-tobacco-and-vapes-consultation

Paid yesterday, broke today: ending the link between suicide and financial insecurity

OPINION 28 October 2024 by Dave Morris
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Samaritans Scotland launches new report, Paid Yesterday, Broke Today, examining the impact of financial and employment insecurity on suicidal thoughts and behaviour.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/samaritans-scotland-launches-new-report

Staying connected: the importance of digital inclusion

OPINION 20 January 2025 by Kyle Scott
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
#Society
#Technology

https://tfn.scot/opinion/staying-connected-the-importance-of-digital-inclusion

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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.