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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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Charity calls for action on crimes against the elderly

Action on Elder Abuse Scotland has called for the Scottish Government to introduce specific sentencing guidelines for crimes against older people

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-action-on-crimes-against-the-elderly

Human rights “must be central” to virus response

Civicus said evidence is already emerging of states violating these rights.

https://tfn.scot/news/human-rights-must-be-central-to-virus-response

Delay to Climate Change Plan “understandable”

The Scottish Government says it remains fully committed to tackling the climate emergency.

https://tfn.scot/news/delay-to-climate-change-plan-understandable

Extinction Rebellion blocks Glasgow road with 25ft pink boat

The protest is part of the group's Summer Uprising campaign.

https://tfn.scot/news/extinction-rebellion-block-glasgow-road-with-25ft-pink-boat

RNIB offers coronavirus advice in braille

A recent survey found many Scots with sight loss struggled to find vital information.

https://tfn.scot/news/rnib-offers-coronavirus-advice-in-braille

Scots Government grants £1m for new mums’ mental health

Fund will help vital services tackle mental health issues among parents

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-government-grants-1m-for-new-mums-mental-health

Poll: what’s the fairest form of taxation?

TFN poll: what's the best form of taxation?

https://tfn.scot/polls/poll-whats-the-fairest-form-of-taxation

After Paris: fight for a low carbon, socially just Scotland

Lang Banks says the climate summit was a mixed bag and now we must make governments deliver

https://tfn.scot/opinion/after-paris-fight-for-a-low-carbon-socially-just-scotland

Anger as Glasgow and Edinburgh miss clean air targets – again

Figures show air quality in Scotland's biggest cities is not going to improve any time soon

https://tfn.scot/news/anger-as-glasgow-and-edinburgh-miss-clean-air-targets-again

More than 800 children living in temporary homes

Shelter Scotland says Scottish Government must ramp up its efforts to fight homelessness in light of latest official figures

https://tfn.scot/news/more-than-800-children-living-in-temporary-homes

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