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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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Playlist For Life trustees all singing the same tune

Ahead of Trustees Week, Paul Cardwell met Sally Magnusson, founder of Playlist For Life, which has been developed by its tight-knit group of six trustees

https://tfn.scot/news/playlist-for-life-trustees-all-singing-the-same-tune

SCVO UK Spending Review Summary 2021

Following the UK Government Spending Review 2021 SCVO produced this summary of commitments impacting,The Scottish Government is due to publish its Budget for 2022-23 on 9 December.,Publishing a response to the fundamental review of business rates the Government has confirmed that it,That is recognised by some parts of government but not Treasury (Matt Whitaker, PBE).,Local Government funding Analysis An increase in local government spending was announced but IFS analysis

https://scvo.scot/p/46852/2021/11/18/scvo-uk-spending-review-summary-2021

CHAS: a force for economic good

But we also receive important contributions from the Scottish Government and local authorities.,As a strategic partner of the Scottish Government and local authorities, it is important that we can,the YHEC study underlines the importance of our ask for continued sustainable funding from the Government

https://scvo.scot/p/47689/2021/12/20/chas-a-force-for-economic-good

Face masks that raise funds for charity

If you're looking for a face mask, then why not donate to charity while buying one?

https://tfn.scot/features/face-masks-that-raise-funds-for-charity

News in brief: what’s been going on in the third sector, 12 July 2018

An overview of some of the activities going on across the third sector in Scotland over the last few weeks

https://tfn.scot/lists/news-in-brief-whats-been-going-on-in-the-third-sector-12-july-2018

The best volunteer holidays in Scotland and abroad

Paul Cardwell has selected some of the best long and short term volunteering opportunities in Scotland and further afield and they are all provided by charities

https://tfn.scot/lists/volunteering-experiences

EXCLUSIVE: Kiltwalk admits it’s looking to cut costs but denies any wrongdoing

In an interview with TFN, Mhairi Pearson, head of marketing and fundraising at The Kiltwalk, told TFN the charity is conducting a full review of its procedures

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-kiltwalk-admits-its-looking-to-cut-its-costs-but-denies-any-wrong

Voluntary sector resilience in the wake of Covid-19

Many of these organisations have survived the initial crisis through government support or taking painful,The Scottish Government's initial support of the sector, a £350m cash injection, was a welcome recognition,With over 100,000 paid staff currently working in Scotland's voluntary sector, the Scottish Government,Funds were designed and managed in partnership with these bodies, and the Scottish Government recognised,Both UKSPF and Levelling Up have been talked about for some time by the UK Government.

https://scvo.scot/p/47280/2021/12/01/voluntary-sector-resilience-in-the-wake-of-covid-19

The role of the third sector in a Wellbeing Economy

In a recent report by WEAll, we show that the UK and Scottish governments spend billions of pounds in,activities are deeply rooted in our communities and the sector plays a powerful role in holding governments

https://scvo.scot/p/48147/2022/01/10/the-role-of-the-third-sector-in-a-wellbeing-economy

Will there be a lasting Commonwealth Games legacy?

As the Commonwealth Games kicks off, Robert Armour spoke to people across Glasgow to find out what impact it is having on the city as a whole

https://tfn.scot/features/will-there-be-a-lasting-commonwealth-games-legacy

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