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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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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

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

NEWS 22 June 2022 by Rab 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

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

Agricultural suicide prevention project gets underway

NEWS 17 November 2025 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Collaboration between RSABI and University of Glasgow starts. 

https://tfn.scot/news/agricultural-suicide-prevention-project-gets-underway

Use budget to unlock millions for charities, urges People’s Postcode Lottery

NEWS 19 November 2025 by Niall Christie
Funding & Finance
Chancellor urged to lift outdated sales cap and release £132 million for good causes – at zero cost to taxpayers

https://tfn.scot/news/use-budget-to-unlock-millions-for-charities-urges-peoples-postcode-lottery

Charities uncover 'exotic pet' owners killing their animals

NEWS 14 October 2025 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Some even decapitated quail using kitchen scissors

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-uncover-exotic-pet-owners-killing-their-animals

Changes to child maintenance could lift thousands from poverty

NEWS 24 October 2025 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
#Society
#Politics
The current system may not be fit for purpose

https://tfn.scot/news/changes-to-child-maintenance-payments-could-list-many-thousands-out-of-poverty

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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.