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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Scottish Government announces £350,000 Fairer Workplaces Fund

The pot of cash, which totals £350,000 is open for applications until Sunday, September 1.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-announces-350000-fairer-workplaces-fund

Brexit could stop groups from suing the government

Fears have been highlighted over a clause in the European Union Repeal Bill

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-could-stop-groups-from-suing-the-government

Kids Company: What lessons can we learn?

which details serious mismanagement, makes for interesting reading for anyone involved in charity governance,Scotland has its own Governance Code for the Third Sector, which sets out five core principles and key,It’s a great way to get the conversation started about good governance at board meetings.,We’ll cover what you need to know about charity law and good governance and what trustees can and can,Start as you mean to go on with good governance, and learn the lessons from Kids Company.

https://scvo.scot/p/48978/2022/02/18/kids-company-what-lessons-can-we-learn

Housing association appeals against regulator

​A manager and five trustees have been forced onto the organisation's board

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-association-appeals-against-regulator

Oxfam: green light to bid for government cash again

Follows a three-year suspension

https://tfn.scot/news/oxfam-green-light-to-bid-for-government-cash-again

Women at risk from universal credit payments

Split payments should be prioritised says MSP

https://tfn.scot/news/women-at-risk-from-universal-credit-payments

Number of pupils with sight problems has doubled in under a decade

Royal Blind says schools and pupils need more support to deal with visual impairments

https://tfn.scot/news/support-call-after-rise-in-visually-impaired-children

Charities demand £1.5bn tax rebate

​Leading umbrella bodies want VAT tax rebate scheme extended to whole sector

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-demand-1.5bn-tax-rebate

"System change": Calls for overhaul of third sector funding

The SCVO told MSPs that multi-year funding is a must to allow voluntary organisations to continue their work.

https://tfn.scot/news/system-change-calls-for-overhaul-of-third-sector-funding

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