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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

Communities unite to oppose energy giant's plans

NEWS 2 June 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Area was made famous in classic novel

https://tfn.scot/news/communities-unite-to-oppose-enery-giants-plans

New report warns of potential animal welfare emergency

NEWS 19 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The Animal Kindness Index is a UK-wide survey into people's attitudes towards animals.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-report-warns-of-potential-animal-welfare-emergency

Charities running at full capacity and now turning service users away

NEWS 19 January 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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Running cost crisis is creating real concern for charities

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-running-at-full-capacity-and-now-turning-service-users-away

Rape Crisis Centre placed under review following employment tribunal

NEWS 20 May 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Health & Social Care
1 comment
A tribunal suggested some practices at the centre may have fallen short of the expected standards. 

https://tfn.scot/news/rape-crisis-centre-placed-under-review-following-employment-tribunal

Report reveals barriers ethnic minorities face in gaining social investment

NEWS 29 May 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Funding & Finance
Report shows investors do not do nearly enough

https://tfn.scot/news/report-reveals-barriers-ethnic-minorities-face-in-gaining-social-investment

Lynx reintroduction discussed in Scottish Parliament for first time

NEWS 25 April 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
The case for reintroducing lynx to Scotland is being discussed in the Scottish Parliament for the first time. 

https://tfn.scot/news/lynx-reintroduction-discussed-in-scottish-parliament-for-first-time

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

Charities buckling as demand surges, global report warns

NEWS 22 September 2026 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
2 comments
Charities see demand rise while half are struggling to cope

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-buckling-as-demand-surges-global-report-warns

Mothers face lack of support in early-stage pregnancy

NEWS 21 June 2024 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Research sampled diverse range of pregnant women in Glasgow's Govan

https://tfn.scot/news/mothers-face-lack-of-support-in-early-stage-pregnancy

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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.