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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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Remember aid heroes on World Humanitarian Day

NEWS 19 August 2024 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
"Stand in solidarity both with those who need our help, and those who are dedicated to helping others day in, day out”

https://tfn.scot/news/remember-aid-heroes-on-world-humanitarian-day

Mental health charity appoints three new board members

NEWS 2 September 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Health & Social Care
A North Lanarkshire mental health charity has announced three new additions to its board. 

https://tfn.scot/news/mental-health-charity-appoints-three-new-board-members

Housing association appoints new head of development

NEWS 23 December 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Regeneration & Housing
Ayrshire housing welcomes Eleanor Derbyshire.

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-association-appoints-new-head-of-development

TFN magazine's March edition is out now - read it all here!

NEWS 16 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
New mag looks at global civil society, aid cuts, Scottish charities making a difference, AI and digital and more

https://tfn.scot/news/tfn-magazines-march-edition-is-out-now-read-it-all-here

Charity unveils tartan-wrapped vehicles to mark 40 years supporting households

NEWS 30 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Founded in 1985, Scarf provides free, impartial energy advice across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-unveils-tartan-wrapped-vehicles-to-mark-40-years-supporting-households

Banning smoking at school gates is backed by research

NEWS 3 June 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
Most parents, teachers and health charities back a ban

https://tfn.scot/news/banning-smoking-at-school-gates-is-backed-by-research

MSPs support grassroots charitable advocacy organisation

NEWS 14 July 2025 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Reach Advocacy garnered support on a visit to Holyrood. 

https://tfn.scot/news/msps-support-grassroots-charitable-advocacy-organisation

Volunteering in decline as numbers hit historic low

NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Culture & Leisure
Less than 850,000 adults in Scotland participated in formal volunteering in 2023.

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteering-in-decline-as-numbers-hit-historic-low

Concerns remain despite US government adding waivers to foreign aid cuts

NEWS 31 January 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement this week.  

https://tfn.scot/news/concerns-remain-despite-us-government-adding-waivers-to-foreign-aid-cuts

Scots charity latest to ditch social media platform

NEWS 9 January 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
#Technology
It will use alternative platforms

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charity-latest-to-ditch-social-media-platform

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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.