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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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Mackay resignation sparks grooming debate

NEWS 7 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
2 comments
Politicians called for the former finance secretary to be removed as an MSP, after it was revealed he had sent repeated messages to a 16-year-old boy

https://tfn.scot/news/mackay-resignation-sparks-grooming-debate

Inclusive communication plans move forward

NEWS 25 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The campaign for inclusive communication is moving forward after being backed in the Scottish Parliament

https://tfn.scot/news/inclusive-communication-plans-move-forward

Memo to new government: we see things others don’t, so we know what needs to change

OPINION 8 July 2024 by David Hilferty
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
#GeneralElection24
As the immediate celebrations and commiserations start to fade, the to-do list facing the new UK Government is coming into sharper focus

https://tfn.scot/opinion/memo-to-new-govt-we-see-things-others-dont-so-we-know-what-needs-to-change

Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering

OPINION 3 June 2024 by Sarah Latto
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Volunteers Week: we need a clear commitment to Fair Funding says Sarah Latto

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fair-funding-is-essential-for-sustainable-volunteering

Hey Girls makes a Big Issue out of period poverty

NEWS 9 August 2018 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
A period poverty-busting social enterprise has hit the big time as it secured a major supermarket deal

https://tfn.scot/news/hey-girls-makes-a-big-issue-out-of-period-poverty

Foodbank funding welcomed, but more must be done to fight poverty

NEWS 11 August 2014 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding for foodbanks welcomed, but the sources of poverty must be addressed

https://tfn.scot/news/foodbank-funding-welcomed-but-more-must-be-done-to-fight-povertry

Groundbreaking RSPB plan will revolutionise the energy industry

NEWS 24 May 2016 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
The detailed plan ensures the development of renewable energy doesn't endanger nature and wildlife

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-reveals-strategy-to-revolutionise-the-energy-industry

Parents: get rid of barriers to autistic children’s education

NEWS 7 December 2018 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
Almost 3,000 people have signed a letter calling for the Scottish Government to address the barriers autistic children face to accessing education

https://tfn.scot/news/parents-get-rid-of-barriers-to-autistic-childrens-education

Carers bill will be some payback for all they have given

NEWS 10 March 2015 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
Legislation securing carers' rights will be a first for Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/carers-bill-will-be-some-payback-for-all-they-have-given

Charities: ban on damaging fishing will create jobs

NEWS 11 December 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
2 comments
A switch to environmentally friendly forms of fishing could boost jobs in rural communities – and help preserve fragile eco-systems

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-ban-on-damaging-fishing-will-create-jobs

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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.