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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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Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

OPINION 4 February 2026 by Katie Carmichael
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
Katie Carmichael asks: what barriers does Scotland need to break down to become a dyslexia-friendly nation?

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dyslexia-it-all-comes-down-to-one-letter

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

OPINION 2 October 2024 by Simon Phillips
Simon Phillips of WithYou on the importance of ensuring timely, effective alcohol support services are available in communities across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-wonderful-example-of-the-difference-effective-services-can-make-to-both-individuals-and-communities

News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 3 July 2018

NEWS 2 July 2018 by Alex Turnbull
Management
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/news-in-brief-3-july-2018-whats-been-going-on-this-week

Groundbreaking abuse law comes into force

NEWS 1 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Coercive and controlling behaviour will now be considered as an offence under the new legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/groundbreaking-abuse-law-comes-into-force

Charities welcome improved law limiting cruel sports in Scotland

NEWS 25 February 2022 by Niall Christie
Environment & International
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“A real ban on fox hunting is something that the Scottish people overwhelmingly support."

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-improved-law-limiting-cruel-sports-in-scotland

The very best of Scottish fundraising celebrated at awards

NEWS 25 September 2024 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Find out who won here

https://tfn.scot/news/the-very-best-of-scottish-fundraising-celebrated-at-awards

Huge £12 million fund to help communities most in need

NEWS 15 May 2025 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
#NIHike
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It will provide support for organisations who need it now, and to help with longer-term capacity building

https://tfn.scot/news/huge-12-million-fund-opens-to-help-communities-most-in-need

Thousands back call to stop devastating dementia care cuts

NEWS 17 July 2025 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Charity says these are some of the most extreme cutbacks ever seen

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-back-call-to-stop-devastating-dementia-care-cuts

Extending freedom of information - could voluntary organisations be affected?

Paul Bradley
9 December 2022
Posted in
Campaigners say the Scottish Government has been too slow to act on the committee's recommendations,,The Scottish Government has since published its own consultation, which closes the following month on

https://scvo.scot/p/56065/2022/12/09/extending-freedom-of-information-could-voluntary-organisations-be-affected

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector, Thursday 9 April

FEATURE 9 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
News on how Scotland's voluntary sector is responding to the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-thursday-9-april

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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.