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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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Poor people are lazy say a worrying number of Scots

NEWS 22 October 2015 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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A shocking number of Scots think poverty is caused by laziness, according to new charity research

https://tfn.scot/news/poor-people-are-lazy-say-a-worrying-number-of-scots

Double amount of affordable homes needed

NEWS 5 October 2015 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
​Report says affordable homes crisis won't be alleviated at current rate of new builds

https://tfn.scot/news/double-amount-of-affordable-homes-needed

MND Scotland: rising to the challenge of a whirlwind year

NEWS 7 October 2015 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
MND Scotland has had a year most charities can only dream about – but with great opportunities come great challenges

https://tfn.scot/news/mnd-scotland-rising-to-the-challenge-of-a-whirlwind-year

Number of Scots dying in winter is indefensible, blast charities

NEWS 20 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
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Charities blast politicians after new statistics suggest more than 4,000 Scots died last winter because their homes were too cold

https://tfn.scot/news/number-of-scots-dying-in-winter-is-indefensible-blast-charities

Charity lead: I netted an MBE but it's all about teamwork

OPINION 13 January 2025 by Natasha Gilmour
Families & Young People
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Culture & Leisure
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Natasha Gilmour on receiving an honour

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-charity-lead-netted-an-mbe

Bridging the gap in third sector finance

OPINION 21 February 2025 by Chris Jamieson
Funding & Finance
Chris Jamieson on using debt products constructively

https://tfn.scot/opinion/bridging-the-gap-in-third-sector-finance

Forth Valley: the Legal Aid desert 

OPINION 8 May 2025 by Gillian Fyfe
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Gillian Fyfe on a crisis in Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire

https://tfn.scot/opinion/forth-valley-the-legal-aid-desert

First minister must step in to save precious habitat from destruction

NEWS 5 June 2018 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Shock as councilors fail to reject golf plan - despite mass objections

https://tfn.scot/news/first-minister-must-step-in-to-save

Gay Scots to be pardoned after historic bill passes

NEWS 7 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
Social Justice & Poverty
A campaign to have those who were convicted for having consensual relationships cleared is celebrating success, with thousands of men affected

https://tfn.scot/news/gay-scots-to-be-pardoned-after-historic-bill-passes

Scots charities win Family Friendly Working award

NEWS 23 March 2018 by Susan Smith
Management
Family Friendly Working Scotland said the two organisations have shown leadership in creating an environment that supports a quality work-life balance

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charities-win-family-friendly-working-award

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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.