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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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Beavers are back for good in Scotland – it’s official!

NEWS 24 November 2016 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Beavers are not only back in Scotland – but they’re here to stay

https://tfn.scot/news/its-official-beavers-are-back-for-good-in-scotland

Refugee charity had its busiest year ever in 2016 and warns 2017 will be worse

NEWS 25 November 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Social Justice & Poverty
Positive Action in Housing had its busiest year ever in 2016 and says the next 12 months are not looking any rosier

https://tfn.scot/news/refugee-charity-had-its-busiest-year-ever-in-2016-and-warns-2017-will-be-wo

Scottish social enterprises to lead the world

NEWS 7 September 2016 by Susan Smith
Management
A new Scottish Government plan aims to boost Scotland's leading social enterprise movement around the world

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-social-enterprises-to-lead-the-world

Charities dismay as drugs deaths reach record high

NEWS 18 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
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Over 700 people suffered a drugs related death in Scotland last year – more than double the figure from a decade ago

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-dismay-as-drugs-deaths-reach-record-high

Thousands of abused and neglected children invisible to social workers

NEWS 6 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
Matt Forde, head of NSPCC Scotland, warns many Scots children suffer similar abuse to that of tragic Liam Fee

https://tfn.scot/news/warning-over-abused-and-neglected-children-invisible-to-social-workers

Under-fire housing association boss refuses to quit

NEWS 13 February 2017 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
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Niall Gordon will stay on as chief executive despite watchdog taking over the beleaguered housing association

https://tfn.scot/news/under-fire-housing-association-boss-refuses-to-quit

Private schools and Aleos to lose charitable tax breaks

NEWS 22 August 2017 by Rab Armour
Management
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Third sector hails move to retain business rates relief for genuine charities while removing it for controversial bodies such as private schools

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-private-schools-and-aleos-to-lose-charitable-rates-relief

Celebrities, charities and the public want radical new commitments for nature from politicians

NEWS 18 July 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
Led by Wildlife and Countryside Link, the project is urging all political parties to ramp up their ambition on environmental issues.

https://tfn.scot/news/celebrities-charities-and-the-public-want-radical-new-commitments-for-nature-from-politicians

EHRC facing Special Review after charity concerns

NEWS 28 November 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
The UK’s human rights watchdog is under Special Review after LGBTQ+ charities raised concerns. 

https://tfn.scot/news/ehrc-facing-special-review-after-charity-concerns

First Minister joins charity to celebrate five years of life-changing work

NEWS 12 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
The programme launched in the community at the end of 2017 and now works with over 500 children and their families every week.

https://tfn.scot/news/first-minister-joins-charity-to-celebrate-five-years-of-life-changing-work

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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.