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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Lynn Williams

Former Policy Officer at SCVO

Benefits Street: Another victory in the propaganda war on "scroungers"

Channel 4's latest documentary adds to the dangerous anti-benefits rhetoric.  Read more

Why activism and campaigning matter now more than ever

As we move into the festive period, many of us will be reflecting on what this year has meant for us. We may also be looking ahead, planning...  Read more

Challenge Poverty Week – a chance to reflect and to act

Challenge Poverty Week is a great opportunity to put poverty in the spotlight, banish stigma and share ideas taking on welfare reform...  Read more

One big, happy family under the same roof?

Could several generations sharing a home make for happier, more supportive and better connected communities?  Read more