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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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New members appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission

NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
The new commissioners include those with third sector experience. 

https://tfn.scot/news/new-members-appointed-to-the-scottish-human-rights-commission

Salmon farm decision splits conservation groups

NEWS 28 August 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Many are against while others have come out in favour

https://tfn.scot/news/salmon-farm-decision-splits-conservation-groups

Consultation launches on changes to FOI law

NEWS 19 September 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
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Holyrood is set to scrutinise proposed rule changes

https://tfn.scot/news/consultation-launches-on-changes-to-foi-law

Huge medical breakthrough hailed by charity but warning made over defunding services

NEWS 24 September 2025 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Breakthrough hailed as miraculous but services in Scotland could suffer

https://tfn.scot/news/huge-medical-breakthrough-hailed-by-charity-but-warns-over-defunding-services

Manifesto is a route map to ending homelessness in Scotland

NEWS 10 October 2025 by Graham Martin
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Cyrenians say we need much more social housing but we cannot simply build our way out of homelessness

https://tfn.scot/news/manifesto-is-a-route-map-to-ending-homelessness-in-scotland

Threatened species highlight the need for nature recovery targets 

NEWS 31 October 2025 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
The activists were representing wildlife as MSPs debated the Natural Environment Bill because it cannot vote

https://tfn.scot/news/threatened-species-highlight-the-need-for-nature-recovery-targets

Poll: should greyhound racing be banned?

POLL 16 March 2018 by Graham Martin
Culture & Leisure
102 comments
Poll: should greyhound racing be banned?

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

Minister hears the benefits of the Real Living Wage

NEWS 15 November 2019 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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

NEWS 22 January 2015 by Rab Armour
Management
Forbes reappointed to OSCR chair for four year tenure

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

Free GDPR guide published for charities

NEWS 24 January 2018 by Rab Armour
Management
Invaluable guide to help navigate new legislation

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

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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.