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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 Scottish third sector specialist for law firm

NEWS 16 September 2025 by Graham Martin
Management
She will advise on the incorporation of charities, legal structures, constitutions, governance and mergers

https://tfn.scot/news/new-scottish-third-sector-specialist-for-law-firm

Bield strengthens board with appointment of new chair

NEWS 23 October 2023 by Niall Christie
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Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Paul Edie was formally elected at Bield’s AGM in September, “strengthening” its governance team. 

https://tfn.scot/news/bield-strengthens-board-with-appointment-of-new-chair

Employer National Insurance: why we must keep up the pressure

Kirsten Hogg
17 January 2025
Posted in
the precarious nature of voluntary sector funding, but it appears to be largely ignored within government,That is why we must not give up on pushing the government at Westminster to recognise this issue and,The UK Autumn Budget created this problem, and the UK Government can and must offer a solution.,The continuing lack of actions from government puts some voluntary sector services and organisations,at risk, and seriously undermines the promises made by this new government about partnership working

https://scvo.scot/p/96514/2025/01/17/employer-national-insurance-why-we-must-keep-up-the-pressure

Briefing to MPs: National Insurance Contributions Bill

Sheghley Ogilvie
12 March 2025
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Ensure grants and contracts awarded by the UK government, their agencies, and other public bodies, cover,are entirely commissioned to deliver public services on behalf of Local Authorities and Scottish Government,If that change does not come from the UK or Scottish Government, we will need to make those changes with,need plus a wealth of advice and guidance, and is funded entirely by voluntary donations with no Government,It is also essential that grants and contracts awarded by the UK government, their agencies, and other

https://scvo.scot/p/97691/2025/03/12/briefing-to-mps-national-insurance-contributions-bill

Strichen Bowling Club

  • Membership number 10865

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/10865/strichen-bowling-club

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland

  • Membership number 8658
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC039643

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/8658/stop-climate-chaos-scotland

Operation Heart Start

  • Membership number 10302
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC002319

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/10302/operation-heart-start

Pan Disability Football League Scotland

  • Membership number 7986
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC051343

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/7986/pan-disability-football-league-scotland

Our latest analysis shows more charities struggling to break even, but also some welcome growth in key funding streams

Ilse Mackinnon
3 February 2025
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Income from government has remained fairly steady, and income from the public has largely recovered after,Five years ago, the amount of money received from government was just slightly higher than the income,Fears of a sudden withdrawal of essential government support were not realized in 2023, but when we factor

https://scvo.scot/p/96909/2025/02/03/our-latest-analysis-shows-more-charities-struggling-to-break-even-but-also-some-welcome-growth-in-key-funding-streams

Edinburgh Mela in doubt after funding is pulled

NEWS 13 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Management
A governance row between the festival and its funders has rocked the charity run event

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-mela-in-doubt-after-funding-is-pulled

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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.