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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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Concerns raised over armed forces charity

The Charity Commission is in contact with Forces Support Limited after governance issues were raised

https://tfn.scot/news/concerns-raised-over-forces-charity-which-operates-scottish-shops

The Fore Trust

Currently Closed
successful applicants with friendly professional support including ongoing mentoring, strategic advice, governance

https://funding.scot/funds/a0Rb000000GtQRaEAN/the-fore-trust

Charities warn: football must keep children safer

​Inquiry tells of arbitrary procedures and poor governance which is putting children at risk of abuse

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-warns-football-must-keep-children-safer

Briefing to UK Parliament: Spring Statement

The government has frequently championed their ambitions of a relationship with civil society built on,To achieve this, it is essential that the government actively engages voluntary employers on increased,Working in partnership requires government to recognise the sector’s expertise and be open to evidence,The Spring Statement can and should action the Government’s commitments to the sector by recognising,SCVO looks forward to the Treasury engaging with the Scottish Government on these issues and Fair Funding

https://scvo.scot/p/97964/2025/03/24/briefing-to-uk-parliament-spring-statement

expenses- Accountancy and audit- Communications and outreach- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning- Governance

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000OlJfTEAV/bbc-children-in-need-core-costs-funding-stream

Finance and Public Administration Committee Debate Briefing: Scottish Budget 2025/26

essential role in supporting people and communities across Scotland and is central to the Scottish Government’s,Align the Scottish Government’s “Fairer Funding” principles with SCVO’s definition of Fair Funding.,the Scottish Government’s continuing support of fairer funding within the Scottish Budget.,Highlight the Scottish Government’s recent consultation on Disclosure Scotland fees.,Ultimately, however, Scottish Government must ensure grants and contracts Scottish Government, their

https://scvo.scot/p/96778/2025/01/27/finance-and-public-administration-committee-debate-briefing-scottish-budget-2025-26

Does CAS catalogue of errors sound familiar?

Susan Smith argues the CAS review highlights extreme examples of some common governance issues facing

https://tfn.scot/opinion/does-cas-catalogue-of-errors-sound-familiar

Charity plunged into crisis after entire board resigns

OSCR launches probe as board resigns after Scottish Government says it has no confidence in its governance

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-plunged-into-crisis-after-entire-board-resigns

Exclusive: Citizens Advice Scotland on the brink of collapse

ministers set to offload beleaguered organisation onto Scottish Government after a catalogue of governance

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-citizens-advice-scotland-on-the-brink-of-collapse

Trustees sought for research project

Research into the role of culture and values in governance in Scottish charities is being carried out

https://tfn.scot/news/trustees-sought-for-research-project

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