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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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Poll: should greyhound racing be banned?

Poll: should greyhound racing be banned?

https://tfn.scot/polls/poll-should-greyhound-racing-be-banned

Free GDPR guide published for charities

Invaluable guide to help navigate new legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/free-gdpr-guide-published-for-charities

Testing for key workers expanded

Some charity workers are now eligible to be tested for the coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/testing-for-key-workers-expanded

Minister hears the benefits of the Real Living Wage

SCVO's role as a Real Living Wage employer was recognised by a Scottish Government minister

https://tfn.scot/news/minister-hears-the-benefits-of-the-real-living-wage

Forbes reappointed as OSCR chair

Forbes reappointed to OSCR chair for four year tenure

https://tfn.scot/news/forbes-reappointed-as-oscr-chair

Tripling of income amid covid appeals for Disasters Emergency Committee

British public respond with typical generosity

https://tfn.scot/news/tripling-of-income-amid-covid-appeals-for-disasters-emergency-committee

Financial redress for survivors of abuse in care

Redress Scotland is looking for panel members as it aims to support those who suffered abuse in the care system

https://tfn.scot/news/financial-redress-for-survivors-of-abuse-in-care

Housing watchdog seeks new member

Candidates from all walks of life sought

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-watchdog-seeks-new-member

"Simply invisible": Scottish Government criticised for lack of support for voluntary sector

Responding to the Programme for Government, published by the Scottish Government on Tuesday, Anna Fowlie,Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), said: “There are elements in the Programme for Government,The Programme for Government and the imminent budget are opportunities to address the long-standing issues,“I would prefer to publish a detailed statement welcoming or challenging the Scottish Government’s programme

https://scvo.scot/p/53526/2022/09/07/simply-invisible-scottish-government-criticised-for-lack-of-support-for-voluntary-sector

HMRC Charity Tax Compliance Consultation

In April, HMRC published a consultation on charity tax compliance to: “examine … charity taxation rules to help tackle non-compliance and protect the integrity of the charity sector without changing the overall purpose of the reliefs … [and] … ensure the rules continue to be fit...

https://scvo.scot/p/60910/2023/07/20/hmrc-charity-tax-compliance-consultation

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