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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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Nicola Sturgeon on improving the role of the third sector in Scottish society

NEWS 20 February 2019 by Susan Smith
Management
There is still a way to go in ensuring the third sector is perceived as an equal player in Scottish society but the first minister is optimistic

https://tfn.scot/news/nicola-sturgeon-on-improving-the-role-of-the-third-sector-in-scottish-socie

Social care “postcode lottery”

NEWS 24 January 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
A charity has called for charges for non-residential social care for people with Parkinson’s and other long term conditions to be scrapped

https://tfn.scot/news/social-care-postcode-lottery

​Social work charities facing uncertain future over funding black hole

NEWS 22 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
​Audit Scotland report finds £667 million a year shortfall and charities already struggling to recruit skilled nursing and mental health staff

https://tfn.scot/news/social-work-charities-facing-uncertain-future-over-funding-black-hole

Revealed: the scandal of Parkinson’s patients being financially punished

NEWS 20 July 2017 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
​Living with the illness not only takes a huge physical toll but also impacts financially to the detriment of family and friends

https://tfn.scot/news/revealed-the-scandal-of-parkinsons-patients-being-financially-punished

Access to physical activity must be increased to aid mental health

NEWS 12 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Mental Health has reported its latest findings

https://tfn.scot/news/access-to-physical-activity-must-be-increased-to-aid-mental-health

Struggling families hit hardest by lockdown

NEWS 14 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation's annual flagship report reveals the issues millions of families face across the UK

https://tfn.scot/news/struggling-families-hit-hardest-by-lockdown

Pandemic motivates Brits to improve physical health

NEWS 1 February 2021 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Athletics legend Roger Black has back the BHF's bid to encourage the nation to do one good thing for their heart during Heart Month

https://tfn.scot/news/pandemic-motivates-brits-to-improve-physical-health

Music and dementia campaign launched

NEWS 2 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
The Musical Tea campaign will take place online to highlight the benefits music can have for people with dementia

https://tfn.scot/news/music-and-dementia-campaign-launched

One million children struggling to cover school food costs in the UK

NEWS 23 October 2020 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Stark warning as pandemic tightens grip on economy

https://tfn.scot/news/one-million-children-struggling-to-cover-school-food-costs-in-the-uk

The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda

OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
Families & Young People
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Culture & Leisure
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#GeneralElection24
The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-transformative-power-of-campaigning-setting-the-legislative-agenda

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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.