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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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Having Covid-19 was the most terrifying journey of my life

OPINION 15 January 2021 by Nikki O'Hara
Families & Young People
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Health & Social Care
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Nikki O'Hara, who is 53 and has no underlying health conditions, warns the coronavirus is real and everyone is at risk

https://tfn.scot/opinion/having-covid-19-was-the-most-terrifying-journey-of-my-life

Brexit presents a profound threat to those we help

OPINION 20 May 2019 Guest post
Management
2 comments
Neil Henery examines why we must celebrate the vital contribution to Scottish life made by European citizens

https://tfn.scot/opinion/brexit-presents-a-profound-threat-to-those-we-help

Experiment could see wolves reintroduced to Scotland

NEWS 13 April 2017 by Paul Cardwell
Environment & International
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Restoration of lost species can be controversial but Paul Cardwell found a Scottish charity tackling the issue head on with a unique experiment

https://tfn.scot/news/experiment-could-see-wolves-reintroduced-to-scotland

Glasgow foodbanks’ emergency appeal after school holidays leave shelves bare

NEWS 16 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Social Justice & Poverty
Poverty over the school holidays has lead to more families turning to foodbanks this summer and has left foodbanks in desperate need of donations

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-foodbanks-emergency-appeal-after-school-holidays-leave-shelves-bare

Stirling’s volunteering heroes celebrated

NEWS 9 September 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The city's Festival of Volunteering kicked off in style with an awards ceremony

https://tfn.scot/news/stirlings-volunteering-heroes-celebrated

Claire Carpenter: a Social Enterprise Champion and a visionary

FEATURE 22 February 2017 by Susan Smith
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Susan Smith spoke to Claire Carpenter about how she became a Scotland's Social Enterprise Champion through the success of Edinburgh's Melting Pot

https://tfn.scot/features/a-social-enterprise-champion-and-a-visonary

The Scottish Budget: influencing and expectations

Sheghley Ogilvie
18 November 2021
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Autumn, Committees at the Scottish Parliament prepare pre-budget reports to share with Scottish Government,Our work calls on the Government to recognise and invest in a more sustainable voluntary sector.,In a letter to Shona Robison MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government,,In the recent UK Government Spending Review 2021 while several commitments impacted the sector the sector,The Scottish Government must do better. 

https://scvo.scot/p/46921/2021/11/18/the-scottish-budget-influencing-and-expectations

Gordon is fighting MND like a champion

FEATURE 21 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
Paul Cardwell met MND campaigner Gordon Aikman, who was recognised as a Charity Champion at this year's Scottish Charity Awards

https://tfn.scot/features/gordon-is-fighting-mnd-like-champion

First Aid Awards launched in Scotland

NEWS 18 October 2021 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
The awards highlight strength in numbers to save lives

https://tfn.scot/news/first-aid-awards-launched-in-scotland

2023 becomes deadliest year on record for aid workers

NEWS 15 August 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
A new report has found that 2023 was the deadliest year on record for aid workers with more overseas charity workers killed than ever before. 

https://tfn.scot/news/2023-becomes-deadliest-year-on-record-for-aid-workers

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2025. 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.