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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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Group launches isolation prevention plan as older population rises

NEWS 4 September 2026 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Community-based action will be vital

https://tfn.scot/news/group-launches-prevention-plan-as-older-population-rises

“Hard work starts now”: charity unveils plans for volunteer resilience force across Scotland

NEWS 7 September 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
St Andrew’s First Aid hopes to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers

https://tfn.scot/news/hard-work-starts-now-charity-unveiled-plans-for-volunteer-resilience-force-across-scotland

Social tenants to benefit from joined-up approach to net zero in housing

NEWS 19 February 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
The Forum will meet monthly and welcomes new members in Midlothian

https://tfn.scot/news/social-tenants-to-benefit-from-joined-up-approach-to-net-zero-in-housing

Parents can get support with extra costs over summer

NEWS 15 July 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Parents face rising costs during summer

https://tfn.scot/news/parents-can-get-support-with-extra-costs-over-summer

Spectacular Torridon declared Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve

NEWS 7 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
The site covers around 5,100 hectares and is home to a rich tapestry of habitats and species. 

https://tfn.scot/news/spectacular-torridon-declared-scotlands-newest-national-nature-reserve

Shortlist announced for Fife Volunteer Awards 2026

NEWS 11 May 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Find out who the finalists are here!

https://tfn.scot/news/shortlist-announced-for-fife-volunteer-awards-2026

Social Bite goes global

NEWS 13 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
Regeneration & Housing
1 comment
The Scottish charity has teamed up with Malala and UNICEF to launch a global sleep out movement

https://tfn.scot/news/social-bite-goes-global

Social care fight heads to Westminster

NEWS 25 February 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
MPs have been urged to back plans led by more than 100 groups for an independent review of what effect Brexit will have on health and social care

https://tfn.scot/news/social-care-fight-heads-to-westminster

Homelessness could vanish from Scotland’s streets

NEWS 2 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
Regeneration & Housing
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The rollout of the Housing First initiative in Scotland is set to be stepped up, with a target of helping 830 people find homes

https://tfn.scot/news/homelessness-could-vanish-from-scotlands-streets

Support for 12,500 Scots who have dementia and sight loss

NEWS 3 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
Charities are working together to provide enhanced care for those who face living with dementia and sight loss

https://tfn.scot/news/support-for-12500-scots-who-have-dementia-and-sight-loss

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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.