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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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Charities combine to put pressure on governments to be more open

NEWS 5 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Social Justice & Poverty
A project made up of third sector organisations in each of the UK’s four nations has been awarded cash to empower citizens to question government decisions

https://tfn.scot/news/governments-to-be-forced-to-be-more-open-by-charities

Measuring Scotland’s Performance as a Leading Fair Work Nation

dropping, on the disability employment gap where more progress is needed to meet the Scottish Government’s,Beyond the data, the report recognises the significant work undertaken by the Scottish Government and,The Government’s Fair Work First approach means that fair work conditionality has been applied to more

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/measuring-scotlands-performance-as-a-leading-fair-work-nation

How social security can deliver for disabled people in Scotland (April 2021)

In particular, it looks at how the Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland can look to maximise,It finds that while the Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland’s approach, which is rightly,Findings To ensure our social security system works better for disabled people, the next Scottish Government

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/how-social-security-can-deliver-for-disabled-people-in-scotland-april-2021

How is COVID-19 affecting small UK charities working in international development? (June 2020)

Only 4% have been eligible for Government related funding. 68% have received no support from the UK Government,Without additional funding, from the UK Government or elsewhere, nearly half (45%) will need to shut

https://scvo.scot/research/reports/evidence-library/how-is-covid-19-affecting-small-uk-charities-working-in-international-development-june-2020

Scottish Government to scrap universal winter fuel payments for pensioners

NEWS 14 August 2024 by Niall Christie
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Age Scotland said the SNP Government has been left with no decision but to replicate plans to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-to-scrap-universal-winter-fuel-payments-for-pensioners

Family Fund - BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme

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BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal and other items or services critical to a child’s wellbeing.Eligible organisations can apply for a grant on behalf of the children they support. When applying on behalf of a child or young person, referrers must ensure that all possible statutory funding has been explored and exhausted before making an application to the Emergency Essentials Programme.The programme awards grants for critical household items, typically:- Cookers- Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers- Washing machines and tumble dryers- Children’s beds and bedding- Kitchen equipment and small appliances- Furniture- Clothing- Baby equipment

https://funding.scot/funds/a0R3z00000KhhGkEAJ/family-fund-bbc-children-in-need-emergency-essentials-programme

SCVO responds to UK Government's Energy Bill Relief Scheme

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12 January 2023
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In response to the UK Government’s Energy Bills Discount Scheme, SCVO Chief Executive Anna Fowlie said,“We are calling on Scottish Government to reopen their Electricity and Natural Gas framework agreements,“Together with our partners in NCVO, we are also calling on the UK government to recognise the particular,voluntary organisations such as hospices, refuges, social care and community leisure providers, and for government

https://scvo.scot/p/56703/2023/01/12/scvo-responds-to-uk-governments-energy-bill-relief-scheme

The First Minister promised action, not warm words, the Budget delivered neither.

Sheghley Ogilvie
20 December 2023
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Once the Budget work was completed, he continued, government would “advise to what extent we can bring,somewhat of a buzzword over the last year, with commitments in last year’s budget, the Scottish Government’s,policy prospectus, and, most recently, the Programme for Government (PfG).,In July, the Scottish Government moved forward with their new Fair Work First criteria, impacting organisations,Our sector plays a crucial role in delivering on the Scottish Government’s three missions, equality,

https://scvo.scot/p/87667/2023/12/20/the-first-minister-promised-action-not-warm-words-the-budget-delivered-neither

Culture & Business Scotland

  • Membership number 2271
  • Charity registered in Scotland SC042631

https://scvo.scot/membership/members/2271/culture-business-scotland

Exclusive: UK Government failed to carry out impact assessment ahead of £6 billion international aid cuts

NEWS 16 July 2025 by Niall Christie
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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office also fails to answer questions on aid target u-turn

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-uk-government-failed-to-carry-out-impact-assessment-ahead-of-6billion-international-aid-cuts

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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.