Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Thousands on benefits in private rented sector face eviction

NEWS 19 January 2018 by Rab Armour

Regeneration & Housing

Private landlords will not be so lenient with debtors as the social housing sector

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-on-benefits-in-private-rented-sector-face-eviction

Thousands with sight loss unaware of flagship care policy

NEWS 4 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Health & Social Care

1 comment

Charities call on the Scottish Government to raise awareness of Self-directed Support.

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-with-sight-loss-unaware-of-flagship-care-policy

Threat to society lottery income

NEWS 7 March 2014 by Susan Smith

Management

The UK government should be looking to support the surge in society lotteries not over-regulate, report says

https://tfn.scot/news/threat-to-society-lottery-income

Third sector finances finally exceed pre-recession levels

NEWS 9 May 2018 by Susan Smith

Management

Third sector bodies warn new UK income figures mask the challenges facing small and medium sized organisation

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-finances-finally-exceed-pre-recession-levels

The steps the Scottish Government must take to tackle climate crisis

NEWS 26 August 2019 by Yasmin Hackett

Management

Climate crisis: the steps that must be taken

https://tfn.scot/news/the-steps-the-scottish-government-must-take-to-tackle-climate-crisis

Scots faith leaders back care workers' wage campaign

NEWS 28 August 2023 by Rab Armour

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Frontline care staff need fair wage for challenging jobs

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-faith-leaders-back-care-workers-wage-campaign

Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits

NEWS 2 June 2023 by Niall Christie

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

The £33.50 fee will be paid when they are asked by Social Security Scotland to complete a supporting information request form.

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-to-get-fees-for-supporting-people-applying-for-scottish-government-disability-benefits

Charity forces government U-turn on sepsis

NEWS 29 September 2017 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

1 comment

A charity has won a major victory after causing a Scottish Government U-turn on a life saving campaign

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-forces-government-u-turn-on-sepsis

Voluntary groups should take part in consultation launched on sector funding

OPINION 18 July 2024 by Collette Stevenson MSP

Families & Young People

Management

Social Justice & Poverty

Environment & International

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

Funding & Finance

Regeneration & Housing

2 comments

Collette Stevenson MSP calls for Scotland’s third sector to share views on funding processes

https://tfn.scot/opinion/consultation-launched-on-sector-funding

SNP attacks Tories as rape clause “excuse” remains unclear

NEWS 10 November 2017 by Rab Armour

Management

DWP responds to MPs call to clarify controversial policy

https://tfn.scot/news/snp-attacks-tories-as-rape-clause-excuse-remains-unclear

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Thousands on benefits in private rented sector face eviction

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Third sector finances finally exceed pre-recession levels

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Third sector to get fees for supporting people applying for Scottish Government disability benefits

Charity forces government U-turn on sepsis

Voluntary groups should take part in consultation launched on sector funding

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