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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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"Donated" charity minibus ends up registered to convicted criminal

NEWS 21 November 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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Questions remain whether minibus was ever donated to a Glasgow mosque

https://tfn.scot/news/donated-charity-minibus-ends-up-registered-to-convicted-criminal

Regulator's annual statement shows a rise in reports about charities

NEWS 5 December 2025 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
It also showed a small rise in whistleblowing complaints

https://tfn.scot/news/regulators-annual-statement-shows-a-rise-in-reports-about-charities

The hidden side effect of cancer

OPINION 12 April 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Janice Preston says cancer patients face a dual challenge of fighting for their health and paying their bills

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-hidden-side-effect-of-cancer

The Kickstart needed for Generation Z?

OPINION 1 October 2020 Guest post
Families & Young People
Lorna Forrest discusses the new Kickstart initiative and reveals how voluntary sector organisations can get involved

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-kickstart-needed-for-generation-z

The UK’s first ever manifesto for charity shops

OPINION 30 May 2017 Guest post
Regeneration & Housing
Shona Ferrier says is time politicians took note of the vital contribution charity retail makes to local communities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-uks-first-ever-manifesto-for-charity-shops

The value of kinship care

OPINION 14 March 2019 Guest post
Families & Young People
1 comment
Susan Hunter on why we should value kinship carers

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-value-of-kinship-care

The role of social enterprise in tackling poverty 

OPINION 23 May 2023 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
First Minister, Humza Yousaf, recently hosted a high-profile conference in Edinburgh with the aim of tackling poverty across Scotland. 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-role-of-social-enterprise-in-tackling-poverty

Unlocking procurement opportunities  

OPINION 16 August 2023 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Social Enterprise Scotland is keen to find out exactly how we can better use public sector spending power to open up more opportunities for social enterprises and the people and communities they serve 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/unlocking-procurement-opportunities

Through a glass darkly: the troubled progress of the National Care Service

OPINION 15 November 2024 by Rachel Cackett
Management
Health & Social Care
Rachel Cackett responds to the latest news about the NCS Bill

https://tfn.scot/opinion/through-a-glass-darkly-the-progress-of-a-national-care-service

Supporting nature recovery

OPINION 30 April 2021 by Rebekah Strong
Environment & International
Rebekah Strong looks at what politicians need to do to help nature thrive in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/supporting-nature-recovery

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2025. 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.