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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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Majority want more Scottish Government action on child poverty

NEWS 1 October 2025 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Polling was carried out as part of Save the Children’s Changing the Story project

https://tfn.scot/news/majority-want-more-scottish-government-action-on-child-poverty

Young Scots warn: social media ban will push them to riskier spaces

NEWS 25 June 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Few believe a ban is the best way to make social media safe

https://tfn.scot/news/young-scots-warn-social-media-ban-would-push-them-to-riskier-spaces

Vape product restrictions sought by charity

NEWS 10 July 2026 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Consultation welcomed

https://tfn.scot/news/vape-product-restrictions-sought-by-charity

Charities demand action on wood burners

NEWS 22 January 2026 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Groups have come together to launch a Healthy Air Scotland manifesto

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-demand-action-on-wood-burners

Public service reform must include ending public debt

OPINION 22 June 2026 by David Hilferty
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
David Hilferty: we need to move to a prevention-based model

https://tfn.scot/opinion/public-service-reform-must-include-ending-public-debt

Public services demand a radical shift to the social economy

OPINION 9 July 2026 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
As the new Scottish Parliament term gains momentum, Duncan Thorp asks what Scotland can do differently with the urgent challenge of public service reform

https://tfn.scot/opinion/public-services-demand-a-radical-shift-to-the-social-economy

Brexit health and social care battle continues

NEWS 22 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
Calls for an independent review on the impact of Brexit on health and social care were heard at Westminster this week

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-health-and-social-care-battle-continues

Is grouse moor management murdering golden eagles?

FEATURE 6 April 2018 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
RSPB and landowners clash over wildlife crime as birds of prey disappear over and near grouse moor managed areas

https://tfn.scot/features/no-respite-in-grouse-moor-war

Charities share £12m funding

NEWS 21 December 2015 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
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Charities supporting children, families and adult learning have been given an early Christmas presents

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-share-12m-funding

Winning Charity Champion was a life changer

NEWS 18 January 2016 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
​Last year's Scottish Charity Awards Charity Champion tells how being recognised for his campaigning has spurred him onto greater things

https://tfn.scot/news/wining-charity-champion-was-a-life-changer

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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.