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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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“Hard decisions”: Glasgow charities warn of funding pressures

Charities in Glasgow have said the government must provide more help for grassroots organisations as third sector groups hit funding “burnout”. 

https://tfn.scot/news/hard-decisions-glasgow-charities-warn-of-funding-pressures

Wind farm decision goes against charity - but the fight’s still on

A charity looks to have lost its campaign to block a massive wind farm development

https://tfn.scot/news/wind-farm-decision-goes-against-charity-but-the-fights-still-on

Winter shelter to close early

The shelter, which gives homeless people a bed during the coldest months, is having to close early due to the coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/winter-shelter-to-close-early

Vigil being held for claimants “killed as a result of welfare reforms”

“Victims” of the Tory government’s welfare cuts' regime will be commemorated with a candlelight vigil in Edinburgh tomorrow (3 December)

https://tfn.scot/news/vigil-being-held-for-claimants-killed-as-a-result-of-welfare-reforms

Charities are being punished and picked on by regulators

Labour peer made the claim at the Labour Party conference

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-are-being-punished-and-picked-on-by-regulators

Scotland needs radical land reform

Community Land Scotland has declared its commitment to a radical overhaul of land ownership in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-needs-radical-land-reform

Shielded care charity staff will get full pay

Union and management deal means full pay for those shielding and self-isolating

https://tfn.scot/news/shielded-care-charity-staff-will-get-full-pay

Ten point plan to tackle funeral poverty announced

The Scottish Government hopes to launch Funeral Expense Assistance within two years

https://tfn.scot/news/ten-point-plan-to-tackle-funeral-poverty-announced

Summer funding boost to help low-income families

£350,000 will be used to support projects for children during the summer holidays.

https://tfn.scot/news/summer-funding-boost-to-help-low-income-families

Support to deliver social security

A £500,000 fund is being opened for organisations which help people accessing new benefits to be delivered by the Scottish Government

https://tfn.scot/news/support-to-deliver-social-security

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