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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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Bullying, poor mental health and other inequalities still concerns for LGBT youth

NEWS 26 April 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
LGBT Youth Scotland published Life in Scotland, which examined the experiences of LGBT people aged 13 to 25 in Scotland. 

https://tfn.scot/news/bullying-poor-mental-health-and-other-inequalities-still-rife-among-lgbt-youth

Does charity leadership in Scotland have a diversity problem?

NEWS 7 February 2022 by Graham Martin
Management
Research looked at charities in the broadest possible sense - including private schools and universities

https://tfn.scot/news/does-charity-leadership-in-scotland-have-a-diversity-problem

Health charges could deter future volunteers, charities warn

NEWS 7 February 2022 by Niall Christie
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
“Extending the immigration health surcharge exemption to international volunteers would be an important step in the right direction”.

https://tfn.scot/news/health-charges-could-deter-future-volunteers-charities-warn

Party leaders unite around LGBT equality to celebrate Purple Friday

NEWS 25 February 2022 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
As well as raising awareness, Purple Friday aims to raise £20,000 towards the LGBT Youth Scotland’s services

https://tfn.scot/news/party-leaders-unite-around-lgbt-equality-to-celebrate-purple-friday

Samaritans unveil new Scotland committee chair and trustee

NEWS 3 March 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Health & Social Care
Samaritans Scotland is set to welcome Amanda Millar as its new Scotland Committee chair and the Scotland trustee for Samaritans UK and Ireland.

https://tfn.scot/news/samaritans-unveil-new-scotland-committee-chair-and-trustee

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
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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

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

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

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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.