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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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Investigation launched into true reasons for the disability employment gap

NEWS 1 December 2017 by Gareth Jones
Management
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Independent Living in Scotland is looking for disabled workers to share their experiences to help address inequality in Scotland's workplaces

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-people-quizzed-on-employability-issues

Productivity boost from volunteering adds £4.6bn to the economy every year

NEWS 15 March 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Funding & Finance
Volunteering could also support jobseekers back into work, says new report 

https://tfn.scot/news/productivity-boost-from-volunteering-adds-4-6bn-to-the-economy-every-year

Cop28: Scotland must show leadership on the climate crisis

NEWS 30 November 2023 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
"With talks being hosted by one of the world’s biggest exporters of fossil fuels, many are very doubtful we will end up with agreements anywhere near what is needed"

https://tfn.scot/news/cop28-scotland-must-show-leadership-on-the-climate-crisis

Thousands of Scots tenants could be homeless in next six months, charity warns

NEWS 4 October 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The charity has identified three key flaws in the legislation that could lead to more tenants becoming homeless before March 2023.  

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-of-scots-tenants-could-be-homeless-in-next-six-months-charity-warns

Charities and civil society groups hit out at UK Government’s blocking of gender bill

NEWS 19 January 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
The Bill, widely supported by charities across the country, passed overwhelmingly in the Scottish Parliament in December.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-and-civil-society-groups-hit-out-at-uk-governments-blocking-of-gender-bill

Impossible situation as many forced into unpaid care

NEWS 10 June 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Health & Social Care
Unpaid care for friends, family and loved ones is not a choice for many Scots

https://tfn.scot/news/impossible-situation-as-many-forced-into-unpaid-care

Law clinic unveiled in honour of third sector leader

NEWS 8 March 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Ms Ritch was executive director of Engender, and sat on the board of Rape Crisis Scotland. 

https://tfn.scot/news/law-clinic-unveiled-in-honour-of-third-sector-leader

Next Scottish government must prioritise funding for rape survivors

NEWS 31 October 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
#RunningCostsCrisis
Surge in demand yet funding is decreasing

https://tfn.scot/news/next-scottish-government-must-prioritise-funding-for-rape-survivors

Setting a safety net: could a minimum income guarantee help end poverty in Scotland?

NEWS 18 June 2025 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Landmark new report - led by leading charities - sets out a transformative vision

https://tfn.scot/news/setting-a-safety-net-could-a-minimum-income-guarantee-help-end-poverty-in-scotland

Charity rushes £500k of lifeline payments to struggling families

NEWS 26 February 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Swift action has eased immediate financial pressure on 1,072 families, supporting almost 2,000 children, since January

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-rushes-500k-of-lifeline-payments-to-struggling-families

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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.