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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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LGBT+ charity closes its doors

NEWS 4 May 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
1 comment
“After nearly a decade it’s time for Pink Saltire SCIO to pack up and say goodbye."

https://tfn.scot/news/lgbt-charity-closes-its-doors

Historic Environment Scotland unveils plans for new Archive House

NEWS 13 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
The project is expected to be completed by 2026.

https://tfn.scot/news/historic-environment-scotland-unveils-plans-for-new-archive-house

“Squeezed”: Report warns of rising costs hitting third sector

NEWS 4 July 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
1 comment
The increasing pressure on volunteers and attracting members of the public to provide unpaid work, were also flagged.

https://tfn.scot/news/squeezed-report-warns-of-rising-costs-hitting-third-sector

Charity sector hits out at Westminster budget

NEWS 23 November 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Charities had said that the announcement was an opportunity for the Chancellor to extend a lifeline to struggling people and communities.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-sector-groups-and-representatives-hit-out-at-westminster-budget

New chair appointed to board of Scots theatre

NEWS 5 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Culture & Leisure
She succeeds Shereen Nanjiani MBE, who served as chair for ten years.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chair-appointed-to-board-of-scots-theatre

Ban energy companies from forcing customers onto prepay meters

NEWS 12 January 2023 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
#CostOfLivingCrisis
2 comments
An MP called the forced switch "morally repugnant"

https://tfn.scot/news/ban-energy-companies-from-forcing-customers-onto-prepay-meters

Rural Housing Scotland to close after over two decades of service

NEWS 16 October 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
The charity cited a lack of sufficient funding when announcing the news. 

https://tfn.scot/news/rural-housing-scotland-to-close-after-over-two-decades-of-service

More job losses hit sector as inclusion charity lays off 24 staff

NEWS 29 October 2024 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding woes worsen leading to closure

https://tfn.scot/news/more-job-losses-hit-sector-as-inclusion-charity-lays-off-24-staff

New report reveals financial challenges facing older people’s groups

NEWS 16 November 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Dozens of groups have closed for good or have been unable to resume their activities since the first national lockdown in March 2020. 

https://tfn.scot/news/new-report-reveals-financial-challenges-facing-older-peoples-groups

StepChange launches government-backed Debt Advice guide

NEWS 17 September 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Two in five Scots now struggling with bills and credit commitments.

https://tfn.scot/news/stepchange-launches-government-backed-debt-advice-guide

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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.