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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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Community approach key to ending reliance on foodbanks, government told

NEWS 24 January 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Where help to access food is needed, this should be provided in a way that maximises dignity, choice and reduces future need

https://tfn.scot/news/community-approach-key-to-ending-reliance-on-foodbanks-government-told

Battered and bruised - but the sector still stands tall

NEWS 1 December 2021 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Voluntary groups have dug deep to meet the ongoing challenges of the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/news/battered-and-bruised-but-the-sector-still-stands-tall

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

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

Scots urged to cut waste this Christmas

NEWS 24 November 2020 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Zero Waste Scotland says this year is the perfect time to start new greener traditions

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-urged-to-cut-waste-this-christmas

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

Age Scotland hits out at Green minister’s comments about older people

NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
The charity said Patrick Harvie’s comments were “ill-considered”. 

https://tfn.scot/news/age-scotland-hits-out-at-green-ministers-comments-about-older-people

ALLIANCE: Cost of living crisis impacting every aspect of third sector

NEWS 15 September 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
A leading Scottish charity has warned of the effect the cost of living crisis is having on the country’s third sector. 

https://tfn.scot/news/alliance-cost-of-living-crisis-impacting-every-aspect-of-third-sector

Glasgow East Women’s Aid in staff suspension row

NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
1 comment
An industrial action ballot opened on October 30 and closes on 13 November over the suspensions.

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-east-womens-aid-in-staff-suspension-row

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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.