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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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David Tennant fronts former prime minister's charity campaign to tackle poverty

NEWS 26 September 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Charity redistributes surplus goods

https://tfn.scot/news/david-tennant-fronts-former-primie-minsters-charity-campaign-to-tackle-poverty

One of Scotland's bitterest community campaigns reignites with legal action

NEWS 17 October 2025 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
1 comment

https://tfn.scot/news/one-of-scotlands-bitterest-community-campaigns-reignites-with-legal-action

New civil society group formed to promote Scotland’s voice in Europe

NEWS 9 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
The group will focus on how the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is affecting organisations and the people they represent.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-civil-society-group-formed-to-promote-scotlands-voice-in-europe

Housing provider strengthens team with senior appointment

NEWS 12 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Regeneration & Housing
Debbie Collins will assist Bield Housing and Care to make positive contributions to its people, homes and communities.

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-provider-strengthens-team-with-senior-appointment

Council-run charity being scrutinised by auditors

NEWS 12 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
#CostOfLivingCrisis
A new report by by Audit Scotland says that it is still not operating the way it should.

https://tfn.scot/news/council-run-charity-being-scrutinised-by-auditors

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

New chief exec for leading environment charity

NEWS 12 July 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Environment & International
1 comment
He is looking forward to working “with pragmatism” to addressing Scotland’s impact on the world’s climate

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chief-exec-for-leading-environment-charity

Third sector urged to join Housing and Social Care Accessibility Summit

NEWS 6 August 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Charitable and voluntary groups involved with older and disabled people are being urged to join a summit focused on new solutions.

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-urged-to-join-housing-and-social-care-accessibility-summit

Fox hunters are flagrantly flouting the ban in Scotland, finds charity

NEWS 12 April 2024 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
“Scottish fox hunts appear to be trying to ride a coach and horses through the new law" 

https://tfn.scot/news/fox-hunters-are-flagrantly-flouting-the-ban-in-scotland-finds-charity

Record-breaking year for responsible lender

NEWS 3 October 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Some 4.5 million people have benefitted from its loans and investments

https://tfn.scot/news/record-breaking-year-for-responsible-lender

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2025. 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.