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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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Death knell sounded for Universal Credit as Tory MPs rebel

Rebellion means UK government faces problems voting changes through

https://tfn.scot/news/death-knell-sounded-for-universal-credit-as-tory-mps-rebel

Communities local decisions pledge

Cosla has revealed its plans for helping Scotland to rebuild post-coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/communities-local-decisions-pledge

End tax on elderly and disabled

Ian Hood explains why council social care charges are an unfair tax on the elderly and disabled and should be scrapped

https://tfn.scot/opinion/end-tax-on-elderly-and-disabled

Troubled charity starts probe into how it is run

Citizen’s Advice Scotland has appointed experts to lead an investigation into itself

https://tfn.scot/news/troubled-charity-starts-probe-into-its-own-running

SCVO calls for “targeted approach” to VAT refunds

​Leading bodies call for VAT scheme to be extended while SCVO tempers this with call for targeted approach

https://tfn.scot/news/scvo-calls-for-targeted-approach-to-vat-refunds

Scottish Government needs a reality check on climate

Rethink required for climate targets

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-needs-a-reality-check-on-climate

Junk food ads face social media ban

The UK government is considering the move, with the Scottish Government also considering restrictions to help boost health

https://tfn.scot/news/junk-food-ads-face-social-media-ban

Victory for campaigners as disposable vapes set to be banned

Worring numbers of children are being targeted by manufacturers

https://tfn.scot/news/victory-for-campaigners-as-disposable-vapes-set-to-be-banned

Scottish Government must now deliver on mental health pledges

"The strategy offers hope of improved mental health and wellbeing for people in Scotland"

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-must-now-deliver-on-mental-health-pledges

Coalition calls for “ambition” as community benefits consultation launched

The consultation comes after repeated calls from the Coalition for an update to community benefit standards from clean energy developments.

https://tfn.scot/news/coalition-calls-for-ambition-as-community-benefits-consultation-launched

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