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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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Legacy giving gains ground beyond the boomer generation

NEWS 16 April 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Funding & Finance
“This study shows the long-term positive shift in legacy giving attitudes and behaviour"

https://tfn.scot/news/legacy-giving-gains-ground-beyond-the-boomer-generation

Animal charity backs sky lantern and helium balloon ban

NEWS 1 May 2024 by Robert Armour
Environment & International
Airborne objects present a danger to vulnerable animals and pets

https://tfn.scot/news/animal-charity-backs-sky-lantern-and-helium-baloon-ban

Stop the slaughter: aid groups say pressure must be put on Israel over Rafah attack

NEWS 7 May 2024 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
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"A ceasefire is the only way to stop the death and destruction, get more aid to those who desperately need it, and safely release the hostages"

https://tfn.scot/news/stop-the-slaughter-aid-groups-say-pressure-must-be-put-on-israel-over-rafah-attack

NGOs urge UK to back ICJ ruling on Rafah

NEWS 27 May 2024 by Robert Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
UK needs to back groups and condemn Israel's continued assault in the region

https://tfn.scot/news/ngos-urge-uk-to-back-icj-ruling-on-rafah

Report makes case for new national parks

NEWS 23 September 2024 by Robert Armour
Management
Environment & International
They boost local economy and tourism

https://tfn.scot/news/report-makes-case-for-new-national-parks

Specially-equipped van tours Fife to boost community engagement

NEWS 20 January 2025 by Robert Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Enables groups to get sound advice

https://tfn.scot/news/specially-equipped-van-tours-fife-to-get-boost-community-engagement

Public thanked for their role in snare ban

NEWS 26 February 2025 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Efforts included public marches, rallies outside the Scottish Parliament and petitions

https://tfn.scot/news/public-thanked-for-their-role-in-snare-ban

Scottish voluntary sector dealt £177 million funding cut 

NEWS 24 March 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
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Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#NIHike
#Economy
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Public sector spending on the third sector in Scotland has frozen

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-voluntary-sector-dealt-177million-real-terms-funding-cut

Further benefits cap will push more Scots to the brink say campaigners

NEWS 22 June 2022 by Robert Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Cap means there will be no cost-of-living increase for thousands on benefits

https://tfn.scot/news/further-benefits-cap-will-push-more-scots-to-the-brink-say-campaigners

Coalition of groups urge public bodies to pause debt for Scotland's poorest

NEWS 21 February 2023 by Robert Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
They want to pause council tax charges, Universal Credit debt and rent arrears

https://tfn.scot/news/coalition-of-groups-urge-public-bodies-to-pause-debt-for-scotlands-poorest

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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.