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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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Brave mum will launch Race for Life in Scotland

NEWS 24 March 2022 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
Samantha Currie shares inspirational Mother's Day story as she get set to launch major charity fundraiser

https://tfn.scot/news/brave-mum-will-launch-race-for-life-in-scotland

Older people’s commissioner could help save lives, charity says

NEWS 14 August 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Food Train is urging MSPs to get behind the action.

https://tfn.scot/news/older-peoples-commissioner-could-help-save-lives-charity-says

Lorraine Kelly to front a night of fundraising as STV Children’s Appeal returns

NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
This year’s event features an exclusive performance by Tom Walker.

https://tfn.scot/news/lorraine-kelly-to-front-a-night-of-fundraising-as-stv-childrens-appeal-returns

Leading charity chief revealed as convicted killer

NEWS 31 May 2023 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
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Charity says chief executive's past is a matter of public record

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-charity-chief-revealed-as-convicted-killer

Rape crisis centres form alliance to combat rise in sexual violence against women and girls

NEWS 10 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
All four founding members of the SRCA have announced their disaffiliation from Rape Crisis Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/rape-crisis-centres-form-alliance-to-combat-rise-in-sexual-violence-against-women-and-girls

Community path fund leaves a lasting legacy across Scotland 

NEWS 25 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
62 projects funded to improve local walking routes 

https://tfn.scot/news/community-path-fund-leaves-a-lasting-legacy-across-scotland

Accounts reveal continued financial trouble at Scottish health charity 

NEWS 1 May 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
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MND Scotland lost over £800,000 in the year to March 2025

https://tfn.scot/news/accounts-reveal-continued-financial-trouble-at-scottish-health-charity

Research bolsters push to get children and parents excited about hobbies

NEWS 15 January 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Hobbies have huge developmental attributes

https://tfn.scot/news/research-bolsters-push-to-get-children-and-parents-excited-about-hobbies

Glasgow Film Theatre in disarray after resignation of three board members over rejection of boycott

NEWS 30 May 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
The GFT’s board had been considering whether to support the BDS and PACBI boycott campaigns

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-film-theatre-in-disarray-after-resignation-of-three-board-members-over-rejection-of-boycott

Charities revolt at prospect of devastating cuts to Edinburgh’s community organisations

NEWS 29 October 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
The council may step in and cover shortfalls for the remainder of this financial year.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-revolt-at-prospect-of-devastating-cuts-to-edinburghs-community-organisations

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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.