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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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Huge £12 million fund to help communities most in need

NEWS 15 May 2025 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
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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

Third sector investment needed to protect frontline support services

NEWS 5 February 2025 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Cyrenians said some of their work is at risk due to a lack of funding. 

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-investment-needed-to-protect-frontline-support-services

Urgent warning sounded over the future of Scotland's social care services

NEWS 27 February 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Cuts will impact crucial services and third sector organisations

https://tfn.scot/news/urgent-warning-sounded-over-the-future-of-scotlands-social-care-services

Charity says lives are at risk after Edinburgh withdraws specialist care funding

NEWS 8 April 2026 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Deaf Action says the decision has left some in dire situations

https://tfn.scot/news/lives-at-risk-charity-warns-after-edinburgh-withdraws-specialist-care-funding

Revitalising Trusts project unlocks millions for charities in Scotland

NEWS 11 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Over £5million from dormant trusts revitalised, with “more to come”. 

https://tfn.scot/news/revitalising-trusts-project-unlocks-millions-for-charities-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

Girls face crisis of confidence

NEWS 8 October 2024 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Attitudes survey reveals lack of self esteem becuase of sexism and shaming

https://tfn.scot/news/girls-face-crisis-of-confidence

Dormant assets funding support helps address social issues

NEWS 12 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Scottish youth organisations to receive share of almost £1million. 

https://tfn.scot/news/dormant-assets-funding-support-helps-address-social-issues

These are our neighbours – spirit of the Commonwealth Games

OPINION 7 August 2026 by Simita Kumar MSP
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
Simita Kumar MSP – these games were about more than just sporting achievement

https://tfn.scot/opinion/these-are-our-neighbours-spirit-of-the-commonwealth-games

Self-directed support marks a new dawn for social care

FEATURE 28 March 2014 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
From 1 April, Scottish people have the legal right to control their own social care budget, a move that impacts on clients and care staff alike

https://tfn.scot/features/a-new-dawn-for-social-care

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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.