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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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UK is ‘less peaceful’ nation than Qatar

A Scottish charity has called on the UK to embrace this week's International Day of Peace

https://tfn.scot/news/uk-is-less-peaceful-nation-than-qatar

Scottish Government urged to “get a grip” on delayed discharges

New figures showed almost 1,500 patients were stuck in hospital unnecessarily each day in July.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-urged-to-get-a-grip-on-delayed-discharges

First female boss for conservation charity

Ann McCall takes over from Stuart Housden, who has led RSPB Scotland for over 20 years

https://tfn.scot/news/first-female-boss-for-conservation-charity

Scots voters put cost of living crisis first at council elections

A snap poll from the found that the cost of living was the top issue for three quarters of the Scottish electorate when casting their ballot. 

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-voters-put-cost-of-living-crisis-first-at-council-elections

What does the third sector need most from IndyBrexit?

Martin Sime considers what impact the third sector can have in the second independence referendum campaign while leaving the EU

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-does-the-third-sector-need-most-from-indybrexit

Citizens’ Assembly heralds new era for democracy

The first meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland takes place this weekend

https://tfn.scot/news/citizens-assembly-heralds-new-era-for-democracy

Governance and funding on the agenda

A legal expert has said the voluntary sector faces some significant challenges in 2020

https://tfn.scot/news/governance-and-funding-on-the-agenda

Care sector pushes Tories on immigration plans

Scottish Care has issued on open letter to Jackson Carlaw which highlights key concerns around immigration plans

https://tfn.scot/news/care-sector-pushes-tories-on-immigration-plans

UK's commitment to open government called into question

The UK joins a list of nine countries that have been censured by the body in the past, including Bulgaria, Malawi, Malta and South Africa

https://tfn.scot/news/uks-commitment-to-open-government-called-into-question

New research lays bare recruitment issues in social care

The vast majority of organisations are facing recruitment issues, and staff absences have increased

https://tfn.scot/news/new-research-lays-bare-recruitment-issues-in-social-care

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