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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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Victim Support launches new language guide

NEWS 23 February 2022 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
More sensitive language needed to communicate with, and about, people impacted by crime

https://tfn.scot/news/victim-support-launches-new-language-guide

Disabled people need a champion

OPINION 11 April 2024 by Jeremy Balfour MSP
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Jeremy Balfour MSP sets out his plans to create a Disability Commissioner for Scotland – and asks for your help in making it happen

https://tfn.scot/opinion/disabled-people-need-a-champion

Celebrating Scotland’s voluntary sector

OPINION 18 June 2024 SCVO partner
Families & Young People
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Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
Ahead of the 2024 Charity Awards, June Pennykid, managing director of Keegan and Pennykid, reflects on the importance of Scotland’s voluntary sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/celebrating-scotlands-voluntary-sector

Taking action on overdose and beginning recovery

OPINION 28 August 2025 by Aidan Kane
Health & Social Care
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day

https://tfn.scot/opinion/international-overdose-awareness-day

Offensive behaviour at football act binned by politicians

NEWS 16 March 2018 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
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Supporters have been warned that they could still face prosecution for behaving unacceptably

https://tfn.scot/news/offensive-behaviour-at-football-act-binned-by-politicians

Pardon for gay men convicted of abolished offences

NEWS 15 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
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Men prosecuted for same-sex sexual activity are now able to have their convictions wiped

https://tfn.scot/news/pardon-for-gay-men-convicted-of-abolished-offences

Plans for renowned bird conservation centre revealed

NEWS 12 January 2018 by Gareth Jones
Management
Community interest company Bird Gardens Scotland is planning to create a new facility in the Borders

https://tfn.scot/news/plans-for-renowned-bird-conservation-centre-revealed

Project aims to break cycle of disadvantage

NEWS 2 December 2019 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Venture Trust and Cycling Scotland are working in tandem to help disadvantaged young people through the power of bicycles

https://tfn.scot/news/project-aims-to-break-cycle-of-disadvantage

Public transport should be more affordable

NEWS 20 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
The cost of transport is putting significant pressures on those on lower incomes, and poor services can leave people isolated

https://tfn.scot/news/public-transport-should-be-more-affordable

Empty homes project praised

NEWS 20 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
Regeneration & Housing
YMCA Glenrothes has been recognised for its work in revamping empty housing for use by those at risk of homelessness

https://tfn.scot/news/empty-homes-project-praised

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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.