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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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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

Ex-MP and stroke survivor joins charity to campaign for urgent reforms

NEWS 2 September 2025 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
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CHSS helped in her recovery journey

https://tfn.scot/news/ex-mp-and-stroke-survivor-joins-charity-to-campaign-for-urgent-reforms

Humanitarian organisations petition Israeli High Court over aid groups' ban

NEWS 27 February 2026 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
Aid groups from the UK and abroad have been told to cease operations by the end of February

https://tfn.scot/news/humanitarian-organisations-petition-israeli-high-court

Charity takes action to close the gender health gap

NEWS 9 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
CHSS has appointed its first women’s health strategic advisor

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-takes-action-to-close-the-gender-health-gap

Over £100,000 awarded to six organisations to improve support for women and girls

NEWS 26 May 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
The Transformation Space is a first-of-its-kind model in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/over-100000-awarded-to-six-organisations-to-improve-support-for-women-and-girls

Scottish charity takes on housing crisis by purchasing flats for young people

NEWS 29 May 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
The Rock Trust has already taken on three properties, with two more to follow

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-charity-takes-on-housing-crisis-by-purchasing-flats-for-young-people

Air quality around schools urgently needs addressed say campaigners

NEWS 17 June 2026 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Most don't want kids subjected to air pollution near schools

https://tfn.scot/news/air-quality-around-schools-urgently-needs-addressed-say-campaigners

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Wednesday 10 June

FEATURE 10 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
Social Justice & Poverty
News from around the country on charities during the crisis

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-wednesday-10-june

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

Staying ahead of the fundraising game

FEATURE 17 October 2014 by Paul Cardwell
Funding & Finance
On the eve of the Institute of Fundraising Scotland’s conference, Paul Cardwell finds out what’s hot and what’s not in Scottish fundraising

https://tfn.scot/features/staying-ahead-of-the-fundraising-game

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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.