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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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Nicola Sturgeon commits to LGBT inclusive education in Scots schools

NEWS 12 January 2017 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed proposals for LGBT+ issues to be taught in Scottish schools

https://tfn.scot/news/nicola-sturgeon-commits-to-lgbt-inclusive-education-in-scots-schools

Charity will dispel myths about rape and sexual assault

NEWS 4 January 2017 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
A charity campaign to tackle myths around rape has received funding from the Scottish Government

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-will-dispel-myths-about-rape-and-sexual-assault

Why can Police Scotland charge paedophiles over sex texts but officers in England can’t asks charity

NEWS 10 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
Police still cant charge people with sending sexual communications to children in England and Wales as government hasn't set start date for new law

https://tfn.scot/news/why-does-scotland-have-law-against-paedophiles-that-england-doesnt-asks-cha

Legacy giving is crucial to charity sector - and it must be promoted

NEWS 8 June 2017 by Graham Martin
Management
The UK’s political parties have been urged to support and help grow legacy giving to build a stronger and more resilient charitable sector

https://tfn.scot/news/legacy-giving-is-crucial-to-charity-sector-and-it-must-be-promoted

“Build on success”: Child poverty campaigners urge expansion of Scotland’s child payment

NEWS 5 October 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
“The Scottish child payment is already helping thousands of families just when they need support most."

https://tfn.scot/news/build-on-success-child-poverty-campaigners-urge-expansion-of-scotlands-child-payment

Warning Scots can't access legal aid

NEWS 20 October 2022 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Scottish Government urged to take action

https://tfn.scot/news/warning-scots-cant-access-legal-aid

Human right to a healthy environment must be enshrined in law

NEWS 9 December 2021 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Petition launched calling for action to hold public bodies and polluters to account

https://tfn.scot/news/human-right-to-a-healthy-environment-must-be-enshrined-in-law

Pavement parking ban set to become legislation

NEWS 24 February 2016 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
​Scottish Parliament clear to introduce legislation banning cars from obstructing walkways

https://tfn.scot/news/banning-pavement-parking-set-to-become-legislation

Dangerous air pollution event hits Scotland

NEWS 28 May 2016 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
​Health concerns as Scotland forecast to experience high levels of pollution today and tomorrow

https://tfn.scot/news/dangerous-air-pollution-forecast-this-weekend

Age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to be raised to 12

NEWS 2 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
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​The move, welcomed by charities, brings Scotland in line with the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of the Child

https://tfn.scot/news/age-of-criminal-responsibility-in-scotland-to-be-raised-to-12-years-old

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.