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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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Transparency is key to public trust in charities

NEWS 17 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Management
​As OSCR celebrates its 10th year, chief executive David Robb outlines how the regulator is playing its part to help the sector

https://tfn.scot/news/transparency-is-key-to-public-trust-in-charities

Disabled facing increasing loneliness and isolation

NEWS 13 March 2015 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
​Research shows welfare cuts are making it harder for disabled people to socialise

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-facing-increasing-loneliness-and-isolation

Sector heroes feature heavily on New Year Honours List

NEWS 6 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
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Two thirds of those recognised in the annual list have undertaken outstanding work in their communities

https://tfn.scot/news/sector-heroes-feature-heavily-on-new-year-honours-list

The Lifecycle of a charity

Tracey Bird
25 July 2022
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There will be time to consider the best ways to fundraise, and how to ensure good governance, and that,We’ll consider what good governance looks like, how to separate board and executive functions, and how

https://scvo.scot/p/52381/2022/07/25/the-lifecycle-of-a-charity

Regulator slams trustees for exposing women to sexual abuse

NEWS 13 July 2018 by Rab Armour
Management
​By not protecting staff, trustees breached their statutory obligations

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-slams-trustees-for-exposing-women-to-sexual-abuse

Brexit must be halted - before society is damaged for good

NEWS 18 July 2017 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
8 comments
Leading figures from across Scottish civil society are demanding a halt to and a reversal of Brexit

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-must-be-be-halted-before-society-is-damaged-for-good

SCVO response to SCDI Business with Purpose Commission

David McNeill
28 June 2022
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Investment from government, funders or the public expects these organisations to achieve impact related,Publicly traded companies have had greater Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expectations placed,(For example, through government policies.),Government planning at national and local levels should seek to more proactively engage whichever sector,Government and other stakeholders should celebrate examples of major societal and environmental impact

https://scvo.scot/p/51153/2022/06/28/scvo-response-to-scdi-business-with-purpose-commission

Refugee charities slam hotel policy for asylum seekers

NEWS 29 June 2020 by Robert Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Charities previously warned about moving vulnerable asylum seekers

https://tfn.scot/news/refugee-charities-slam-hotel-policy-for-asylum-seekers

Vital mental health service for pupils in Fife axed

NEWS 3 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
Penumbra has hit out at Fife Council after it confirmed its £200,000 funding to provide mental health services in schools will not be renewed

https://tfn.scot/news/Vital-mental-health-service-for-pupils-in-Fife-axed

Income fears as another fundraiser goes to the wall

NEWS 29 July 2015 by Rab Armour
Management
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​Concern after another fundraising agency goes to the wall on the back of negative publicity

https://tfn.scot/news/income-fears-as-another-fundraiser-goes-to-the-wall

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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.