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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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Outrage as DWP directors behind punitive cuts against disabled are awarded CBEs

NEWS 9 January 2017 by Robert Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
​Repeated calls for honours system to be overhauled after accusations the UK government is rewarding those willing to undertake its bidding

https://tfn.scot/news/outrage-as-dwp-directors-behind-punitive-cuts-against-disabled-are-awarded

Parties plea: don’t impose crippling costs on charity

NEWS 23 August 2016 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
MSPs have called on the Scottish Government and SSE not to pursue costs against the John Muir Trust after a failed legal bid

https://tfn.scot/news/parties-plea-dont-impose-crippling-costs-on-charity

£96 million for Scottish jobs programmes

NEWS 7 February 2017 by Susan Smith
Regeneration & Housing
Employment minister Jamie Hepburn says Scotland's £96m employment services will be provided locally and offer Scots an opportunity not a threat

https://tfn.scot/news/96-million-for-scottish-jobs-programmes

Alcohol adverts are leading children to drink

NEWS 28 February 2017 by Robert Armour
Health & Social Care
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Drink industry adverts are making children view alcohol as positive, report warns

https://tfn.scot/news/alcohol-adverts-are-leading-children-to-drink

OSCR probe finds charity treasurer misused funds and trustees failed to govern

NEWS 4 July 2023 by Robert Armour
Management
1 comment
Damning report concludes after a six year investigation

https://tfn.scot/news/oscr-probe-finds-charity-treasurer-misused-funds-and-trustees-failed-to-govern

Charity calls for National Litter Day to be introduced

NEWS 16 August 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
The proposal would mark Scotland’s much-delayed deposit return system for cans and bottles.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-national-litter-day-to-be-introduced

Charity-run museum warns of financial pressures despite SNP’s funding promise

NEWS 20 October 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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Mr Yousaf said that the move would see funding levels rise to £100m more than they are at present.

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-run-museum-warns-of-financial-pressures-despite-snps-funding-promise

International aid charities plead with UK Government to stop arms sales in Gaza conflict

NEWS 31 January 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
The calls come after the International Court of Justice issued a preliminary ruling on claims of genocide against Palestinians.

https://tfn.scot/news/international-aid-charities-plead-with-uk-government-to-stop-arms-sales-in-gaza-conflict

SNP MSP criticised for taking hospitality from ciggie giant

NEWS 21 August 2017 by Robert Armour
Management
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Questions raised as SNP MSP visited tobacco giant's factory in Switzerland

https://tfn.scot/news/snp-msp-criticised-for-taking-hospitality-from-ciggie-giant

Government told to prioritise child poverty targets in budget

NEWS 27 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
The End Child Poverty Coalition (ECP) in Scotland has set out five key asks for ministers.

https://tfn.scot/news/government-told-to-prioritise-child-poverty-targets-in-budget

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.