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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 gagging clause a permanent threat to civil society

NEWS 22 May 2017 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Charities are being silenced ahead of voting as Lobbying Act does not account for snap election

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-gagging-clause-a-permanent-threat-to-civil-society

Organisational learning: self help for charities in troubled times

OPINION 9 February 2026 by Dr Alaa Garad
Management
Organisational learning (OL) is more than just a lifeline to charities floundering in troubled waters – and Dr Alaa Garad warns that voluntary groups who fail to catch on will find themselves not waving but drowning

https://tfn.scot/opinion/organising-learning-self-help-for-dysfunctional-business

Everyone needs to be around the table for a better Scottish economy

OPINION 2 April 2026 by Andy Paterson
Management
Andy Paterson’s asks for the new Scottish Government

https://tfn.scot/opinion/everyone-needs-to-be-around-the-table-for-a-better-scottish-economy

Charity trustee duties in the spotlight: a reminder following the introduction of the Charity Trustee Register

OPINION 5 May 2026 by Cara Teven
Management
Cara Teven on amendments to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charity-trustee-duties-in-the-spotlight-a-reminder-following-the-introduction-of-the-charity-trustee-register

Revealed: the terrible toll of PIP on MS patients

NEWS 19 June 2018 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
A “senseless and unfounded" rule in the disability benefits system is causing people with MS to lose support at an alarming scale

https://tfn.scot/news/revealed-the-terrible-toll-taken-by-pip-on-ms-patients

Exclusive: Scottish social security system slammed over bid to block benefit appeals

NEWS 9 August 2017 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
3 comments
Scotland's social security system plans to adopt a similar two-tier system to the discredited DWP appeals process

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-social-security-minister-slammed-over-bid-to-block-benefit-appeal

Penumbra to become new host for Scotland’s See Me programme

NEWS 3 March 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Health & Social Care
1 comment
The mental health charity will support Scotland’s programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination

https://tfn.scot/news/penumbra-to-become-new-host-for-scotlands-see-me-programme

Watchdog warns of mounting global pressures as UK reshapes its approach to aid

NEWS 22 May 2026 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
The ICAI said conflict, climate change and aid budgets falling are exacerbating existing issues

https://tfn.scot/news/watchdog-warns-of-mounting-global-pressures-as-uk-reshapes-its-approach-to-aid

Glasgow's homelessness shame as pressure turns on leader

NEWS 6 January 2022 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
2 comments
City faces a homelessness crisis says charity

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgows-homelessness-shame-as-pressure-turns-on-leader

Shelter warns crisis grants spike shows effect of Covid-19

NEWS 12 January 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Statistics published by the Scottish Government this week show a marked rise in the number of applications to the Scottish Welfare Fund

https://tfn.scot/news/shelter-warns-crisis-grants-spike-shows-effect-of-covid-19

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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.