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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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People are scared to live in areas with empty homes

NEWS 22 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Regeneration & Housing
Members of the public fear anti-social behaviour such as graffiti, vandalism, fly-tipping and break-ins Scottish Empty Homes Partnership survey finds

https://tfn.scot/news/public-scared-to-live-in-areas-with-empty-homes

Debt and misery: the true cost of a funeral in Scotland

NEWS 3 February 2016 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Families are being plunged into misery and debt due to soaring funeral costs, a new report has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/debt-and-misery-the-true-cost-of-a-funeral-in-scotland

Charity gets cash to help entrepreneurs

NEWS 21 March 2016 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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A charity that helps to develop and support entrepreneurs in Scotland’s poorest communities will be expanded thanks to a £225,000 funding boost

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-gets-cash-to-help-entrepreneurs

Fight fair when challenging housing associations

OPINION 10 April 2018 Guest post
Regeneration & Housing
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David Bookbinder reacts to "personal" criticism of housing associations

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fight-fair-when-challenging-housing-associations

Investigation continues into third sector independence

NEWS 12 October 2015 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
Devolution will be part of the focus of a new investigation into third sector independence

https://tfn.scot/news/investigation-continues-into-third-sector-independence

Glasgow foodbanks plunged into crisis

NEWS 25 February 2016 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
One foodbank closes shop while another has its funding pulled

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-foodbanks-fate-uncertain

Why support for rural community organisations has never been more needed

OPINION 25 August 2022 by Lucy Conway
Funding & Finance
Lucy Conway reflects on some of the unique challenges facing Scotland’s rural community organisations and the fundraising support being offered by Inspiring Scotland to help strengthen these vital groups

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-support-for-rural-community-organisations-has-never-been-more-needed

Social enterprise and AI: how will new advances support our sector?

OPINION 6 February 2024 by Andy Paterson
Management
Scotland’s 2021 AI strategy set a bold ambition, to become a leader in “trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive AI.”  What does this mean for social enterprises in Scotland? 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-enterprise-and-ai-how-will-new-advances-support-our-sector

Half of all DWP sanctions wrongly imposed

NEWS 17 August 2015 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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​Over zealous DWP indiscriminately sanctioning claimants

https://tfn.scot/news/half-of-all-dwp-sanctions-wrongly-imposed

A general election won’t cure poverty

OPINION 14 April 2015 by TFN
Social Justice & Poverty
​A different political landscape won't cure poverty argues Peter Schroeder

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-general-election-wont-cure-poverty

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.