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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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New initiative launched to break down barriers and create more equal Scotland

NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
No Wrong Door Scotland is made up of third sector innovators, lived experience experts, policy makers and leading public figures. 

https://tfn.scot/news/new-initiative-launched-to-break-down-barriers-and-create-more-equal-scotland

Flexible working works but employers want pound of flesh from employees

NEWS 3 May 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
There are clear business benefits for implementing flexible working

https://tfn.scot/news/flexible-working-works-but-employers-want-pound-of-flesh-from-employees

Charity project success recognised at cinema showcase

NEWS 13 May 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
The event was held at the Highland Cinema in Fort William.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-project-success-recognised-at-cinema-showcase

Government told to improve families reuniting with children in care

NEWS 22 August 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
New research has outlined the financial and emotional impact of poverty on a family when a child enters care.

https://tfn.scot/news/government-told-to-improve-families-reuniting-with-children-in-care

Universal Credit is letting young people down

NEWS 6 May 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
“The social security system should be run to provide support, not to be an obstacle in people’s efforts to live a decent life"

https://tfn.scot/news/universal-credit-is-letting-young-people-down

MSPs urged to back private jet tax to tackle “pollutocrats”

NEWS 10 January 2025 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
#Environment
World’s richest 1% burn through their entire annual carbon limit in just 10 days. 

https://tfn.scot/news/msps-urged-to-back-private-jet-tax-to-tackle-pollutocrats

Council elections: Scotland's voluntary sector makes its demands

NEWS 21 April 2022 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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TFN's guide to charity council election manifestos

https://tfn.scot/news/council-elections-scotlands-voluntary-sector-makes-its-demands

Disabled people need rights now

FEATURE 23 May 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Scotland’s disabled community feels increasingly isolated and legislation is the only way to address inequalities, urges a new campaign. Robert Armour finds out more.

https://tfn.scot/features/disabled-people-need-rights-now

The story behind foodbank use

FEATURE 14 May 2014 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Luxury or necessity? Robert Armour talks to Scottish people about why they have turned to foodbanks

https://tfn.scot/features/the-story-behind-foodbank-use

A dam good idea

FEATURE 3 June 2014 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Five years on, Scotland’s first mammal reintroduction trial celebrates success

https://tfn.scot/features/a-dam-good-idea

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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.