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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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Halt donations for now, stores urge

NEWS 16 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
Shops across Scotland that put second hand items to good use have asked for members of the public to stop leaving items outside stores

https://tfn.scot/news/halt-donations-for-now-stores-urge

TV licence fee for over-75s must be scrapped, says charity

NEWS 29 April 2020 by Gavin Stuart
Culture & Leisure
Age Scotland says the charge will increase isolation and financial worries for older people.

https://tfn.scot/news/tv-licence-fee-for-over-75s-must-be-scrapped-says-charity

Young Scots to help shape towns

NEWS 5 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Scotland’s Towns Partnership and Young Scot have joined forces to ensure young people are involved in the future of town centres

https://tfn.scot/news/young-scots-to-help-shape-towns

Coronavirus: foodbank donations fall as shoppers stockpile

NEWS 11 March 2020 by Gavin Stuart
Social Justice & Poverty
Panic-buying is having a major impact on emergency food providers.

https://tfn.scot/news/food-bank-donations-fall-as-shoppers-stockpile

Charity shops face closure as virus ravages UK high streets

NEWS 18 March 2020 by Rab Armour
Management
Reliance on older volunteers means shops will close

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-shops-face-closure-as-virus-ravages-uk-high-streets

Four day working week works for Scots charities

NEWS 10 July 2020 by Rab Armour
Management
1 comment
Concept means staff are more relaxed and less stressed

https://tfn.scot/news/four-day-working-week-works-for-scots-charities

Charity warns older people about scam texts on winter fuel payment

NEWS 16 October 2025 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
They are urged never to anser an email or text alleging to be from DWP

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-warns-older-people-about-scam-texts-on-winter-fuel-payment

Regulator loosens reign on Oxfam

NEWS 25 February 2021 by Rab Armour
Management
Commission acknowledges progress

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-loosens-reign-on-oxfam

Charity probe highlights need for robust record keeping, says adviser

NEWS 5 July 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Charities are now being advised to follow the recently updated Charity Commission guidance.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-probe-highlights-need-for-robust-record-keeping-says-adviser

Calls for review of volunteer mileage reimbursement rate

NEWS 25 April 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
2 comments
The Community Transport Association is calling for an immediate review of the approved mileage rate.

https://tfn.scot/news/calls-for-review-of-volunteer-mileage-reimbursement-rate

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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.