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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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Coastal community fight to stop Scotland’s largest fish farm

NEWS 17 October 2023 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
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Long Live Loch Linnhe is now in the process of launching a petition with the Scottish Parliament.

https://tfn.scot/news/coastal-community-fight-to-stop-scotlands-largest-fish-farm

Communities unite to oppose energy giant's plans

NEWS 2 June 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Area was made famous in classic novel

https://tfn.scot/news/communities-unite-to-oppose-enery-giants-plans

New report warns of potential animal welfare emergency

NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people's attitudes towards animals.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-report-warns-of-potential-animal-welfare-emergency

Former Scotland rugby captain appointed director of housing charity

NEWS 4 March 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Kelly Brown said “the time for action is now” in tackling housing need.

https://tfn.scot/news/former-scotland-rugby-captain-appointed-director-of-housing-charity

Charity banking system "shambles" leaves voluntary groups shut out of their accounts

NEWS 24 June 2025 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
3 comments
CAF Bank admits that an upgrade has not gone as planned

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-bank-system-shambles-leaves-voluntary-groups-shut-out-of-their-accounts

Fears for vulnerable elderly as charity considers care home closures

NEWS 4 July 2025 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Two homes face the axe in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/fears-for-vulnerable-elderly-as-charity-considers-care-home-closures

CEOs of UK NGOs sign solidarity statement a year after the UK race riots 

NEWS 5 August 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
43 leaders have joined together to mark the anniversary. 

https://tfn.scot/news/ceos-of-uk-ngos-sign-solidarity-statement-a-year-after-the-uk-race-riots

STV Children’s Appeal raises £2.4million

NEWS 12 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
The 2024 total highlights the efforts of fundraisers across Scotland. 

https://tfn.scot/news/stv-childrens-appeal-raises-2-4million

Volunteer cooks serve up 100,000 meals to older people in Scotland

NEWS 3 January 2025 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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Food Train’s Meal Makers marks 10th anniversary of tackling malnutrition and loneliness throughout the country.

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteer-cooks-serve-up-100000-meals-to-older-people-in-scotland

Red tape deters wealthy from leaving money to charity, wealth managers claim

NEWS 20 August 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
New study by Rathbones reveals increased desire for legacy giving. 

https://tfn.scot/news/red-tape-deters-wealthy-from-leaving-money-to-charity-wealth-managers-claim

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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.