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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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Sleepover case could save employers millions

Recent sleepover ruling was a relief, writes Ben Doherty - but there are still many uncertainties

https://tfn.scot/opinion/sleepover-case-could-save-employers-millions

New planning bill could put Scotland’s environment at risk

The Scottish Government's new planning bill has been met with disappointment by environment, place and planning bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/new-planning-bill-could-put-scotlands-environment-at-risk

Scots charities fear multi-million UK government cash grab

Ministers are warned they must return good cause cash and protect future schemes

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charities-fear-1bn-uk-government-cash-grab

Charities call for £50m to tackle MND

Three organisations have said the money could allow major steps to be taken against the condition

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-50m-to-tackle-mnd

Research identifies need for more adaptable and accessible homes across Scotland

The new study from Age Scotland makes series of recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities

https://tfn.scot/news/research-identifies-need-for-more-adaptable-and-accessible-homes-across-scotland

Charities call for junk food promotion ban to go ahead

The Scottish Government has been urged to press ahead with a bill to ban multi-buy offers on junk food

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-junk-food-promotion-ban-to-go-ahead

Charities call for urgent financial boost for struggling families

A coalition of 120 organisations has urged for the Scottish Child Payment to be doubled to £20 a week

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-urgent-financial-boost-for-struggling-families

The top 5 habits great charity boards have in common

​Jamie Davidson on the qualities that all productive charity boards should have

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-top-5-things-great-charity-boards-have-in-common

Without the credible threat of legal challenge, polluters will act with impunity

So why is access to justice so unaffordable, asks Benjamin Brown

https://tfn.scot/opinion/without-the-credible-threat-of-legal-challenge-polluters-will-act-with-impunity-so-why-is-access-to-justice-so-unaffordable

Government transport strategy is failing

New statistics show more people than ever are using their cars and less are using busses

https://tfn.scot/news/government-transport-strategy-is-failing

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