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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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Spoof film mocks grouse shooting industry

Government's Den sees lobbyists arguing for a fifth of Scotland's land to be managed for bloodsport

https://tfn.scot/news/spoof-film-mocks-grouse-shooting-industry

No exceptions to furlough rules for charities

The UK government has rejected a plea to allow furloughed charity staff to continue volunteering for the organisations they work for

https://tfn.scot/news/no-exceptions-to-furlough-rules-for-charities

Action on pollution needed as report links environment and dementia

Air pollutants, particularly small particles, can affect the heart and blood vessels, including the brain.

https://tfn.scot/news/action-on-pollution-needed-as-report-links-environment-and-dementia

Trussell Trust provides one food parcel every two minute in Scotland over past year

New annual figures show 240,000 emergency provisions provided across the country. 

https://tfn.scot/news/trussell-trust-provides-one-food-parcel-every-two-minute-in-scotland-over-past-year

“Grim reality”: NGOs warn of uncertainty and risks attached to aid allocations

The news follows drastic cuts to overseas aid budgets by the UK Government in 2025

https://tfn.scot/news/grim-reality-ngos-warn-of-uncertainty-and-risks-attached-to-aid-allocations

New employment programme will lead to private sector profits feast

£76.6m worth of employment contracts going to companies based outside of Scotland or working in partnership with international bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/new-work-programme-set-to-be-dominated-by-large-employability-organisations

Scotland to create a fairer social security system

Scotland’s third sector has scored a major success after advising the government on a fairer and simpler way for people to access benefits

https://tfn.scot/news/Scotland-to-create-a-fairer-social-security-system

Why do we still not trust families to manage a decent income?

SallyAnn Kelly argues that the Scottish Government’s failure to deliver the Scottish Child Payment undermines the rights of children. #NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-do-we-still-not-trust-families-to-manage-a-decent-income

Scotland in 2019: a country ravaged by poverty and inequality

Deprivation and desperation is deepening in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-in-2019-a-country-ravaged-by-poverty-and-inequality

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