Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Pressure mounts on Scottish Gov for greener post-covid Scotland

NEWS 1 June 2020 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

Campigners want new normal to be greener and fairer

https://tfn.scot/news/pressure-mounts-on-scottish-gov-for-greener-post-covid-scotland

New Right to Food film unveiled

NEWS 22 November 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The Scottish Human Rights Commission and Nourish Scotland have launched a new film to highlight what the Right to Food means

https://tfn.scot/news/new-right-to-food-film-unveiled

Calls grow for welfare fund to be increased

NEWS 21 November 2018 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to increase the Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF) ahead of the Scottish budget

https://tfn.scot/news/calls-grow-for-welfare-fund-to-be-increased

Campaigners claim victory as named person scheme dropped

NEWS 20 September 2019 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

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Controversial scheme is dropped as campaign group claims its pressure made the Scottish Government rethink

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigners-claim-victory-as-named-person-scheme-dropped

Political candidates lack diversity

NEWS 11 March 2019 by Graham Martin

Management

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A major study into the experiences of Scottish local elections candidates has revealed a clear lack of diversity among councillors

https://tfn.scot/news/political-candidates-lack-diversity

Faith leaders call for action on poverty

NEWS 12 October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

#NeverMoreNeeded

https://tfn.scot/news/faith-leaders-call-for-action-on-poverty

Housing cuts risk trapping vulnerable tenants in hospitals amid bed-blocking crisis

NEWS 10 October 2024 by Rab Armour

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

Housing associaitions are facing a "devastating" 25% cut in funding

https://tfn.scot/news/housing-cuts-risk-trapping-vulnerable-tenants-in-hospitals-amid-bed-blocking-crisis

“Not yet clear”: SCVO speaks out after NI hike in budget

NEWS 31 October 2024 by Niall Christie

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Funding & Finance

#NIHike

Voluntary sector leaders are pushing for clarity from the government.

https://tfn.scot/news/not-yet-clear-scvo-speaks-out-after-ni-hike-in-budget

Funding crisis for rape crisis centres as services close to new referrals

NEWS 18 February 2026 by Niall Christie

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Support in Glasgow has been paused as waiting lists grow

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-crisis-for-rape-crisis-centres-as-services-close-to-new-referrals

Scotland’s social security system must address women’s rights

NEWS 23 July 2018 by Gareth Jones

Social Justice & Poverty

The Scottish Human Rights Commission wants women's rights to be addressed through new social security legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/social-security-system-presents-opportunities-to-improve-womans-rights

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Pressure mounts on Scottish Gov for greener post-covid Scotland

New Right to Food film unveiled

Calls grow for welfare fund to be increased

Campaigners claim victory as named person scheme dropped

Political candidates lack diversity

Faith leaders call for action on poverty

Housing cuts risk trapping vulnerable tenants in hospitals amid bed-blocking crisis

“Not yet clear”: SCVO speaks out after NI hike in budget

Funding crisis for rape crisis centres as services close to new referrals

Scotland’s social security system must address women’s rights

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