Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Leaked memo reveals plans to cut sickness benefits

NEWS 3 July 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

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The UK government is considering reducing sickness benefits by some £30 a week

https://tfn.scot/news/leaked-memo-reveals-plans-to-cut-sickness-benefits

Plea for public to be allowed to house refugees

NEWS 5 August 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

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Charity has registered 3,500 residents willing to take someone in to their home

https://tfn.scot/news/plea-for-public-to-be-allowed-to-house-refugees

Covid crisis sees a spike in families claiming Universal Credit

NEWS 11 August 2020 by Graham Martin

Families & Young People

Over 30,000 more families with children in Scotland have had to claim Universal Credit (UC) since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

https://tfn.scot/news/covid-crisis-sees-a-spike-in-families-claiming-universal-credit

Climate coalition calls for more ambition to reach target

NEWS 4 December 2020 by Rab Armour

Progress being made but more needs to be done

https://tfn.scot/news/climate-coalition-calls-for-more-ambition-to-reach-target

Treaty banning nuclear weapons welcomed by campaigners

NEWS 10 July 2017 by Gavin Stuart

Environment & International

The Nuclear Ban Treaty, seen as a “significant step” towards global disarmament, was endorsed by 122 nations at the UN on Friday.

https://tfn.scot/news/treaty-banning-nuclear-weapons-welcomed-by-campaigners

Young immigrant carers can now claim allowance

NEWS 4 February 2020 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

Carers allowance extended

https://tfn.scot/news/young-immigrant-carers-can-now-claim-allowance

Scottish Government’s broadband strategy ‘failing rural communities’

NEWS 20 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart

Regeneration & Housing

The Scottish Government’s broadband strategy is failing rural communities, according to a report

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-broadband-strategy-failing-rural-communities

Thousands march for trans equality during Pride Edinburgh event

NEWS 24 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

The LGBTI community marched in solidarity for trans rights at the event in Edinburgh this weekend

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-march-for-trans-equality-during-edinburgh-pride-event

Coronavirus sector funding call

NEWS 16 March 2020 by Gareth Jones

Regeneration & Housing

A call has been made for specific funding to be created to help the voluntary sector respond to the crisis

https://tfn.scot/news/coronavirus-sector-funding-call

Charity funded medical research plays crucial role in health of Scottish economy

OPINION 14 March 2022 by Professor James Leiper

Management

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Charity funded research can play a pivotal role in helping the nation recover economically from the effects of the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charity-funded-medical-research-plays-crucial-role-in-health-of-scottish-economy

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