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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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Debt and arrears levels in Scotland rocket

NEWS 19 April 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Among arrears on essentials, energy bills were a particular pressure point for clients last year. 

https://tfn.scot/news/debt-and-arrears-levels-in-scotland-rocket

Group wants to see donated healthcare supplies reach those who need it most

NEWS 20 April 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Shocking amount of donated supplies never reach its target

https://tfn.scot/news/group-wants-to-see-donated-healthcare-supplies-reach-those-who-need-it-most

Pioneering charity app helps young disabled people transition to adulthood

NEWS 20 June 2023 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Compass is now freely available to young people, as well as their carers and the professionals who support them

https://tfn.scot/news/pioneering-charity-app-helps-young-disabled-people-transition-to-adulthood

Third sector groups join to help environment projects attract investment

NEWS 26 March 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Funded by the Scottish Government, Social Investment Scotland has joined forces with NatureScot and The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the scheme

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-groups-join-to-help-environment-projects-attract-investment

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 Rab 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
1 comment
"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

New fund to be managed by leading social lender

NEWS 4 March 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
2 comments
Investment fund will manage £62 million

https://tfn.scot/news/new-fund-to-be-managed-by-leading-social-lender

Charities tell leaders: make the climate emergency a priority in 2024

NEWS 26 January 2024 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
1 comment
A diverse group of organisations presented Scottish party leaders with a giant card containing their climate new year’s resolutions

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-tell-leaders-make-the-climate-emergency-a-priority-in-2024

Unique project measures positive impact of social housing

NEWS 25 May 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Expert adsvisory group will monitor findings

https://tfn.scot/news/unique-project-measures-positive-impact-of-social-housing

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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.