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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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Children’s mental health crisis as crucial targets are missed

NEWS 6 September 2016 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
An urgent call has been made for action to be taken to improve mental health services for children and young people

https://tfn.scot/news/childrens-mental-health-crisis-as-crucial-targets-are-missed

Scottish charities will miss out on tampon tax funds

OPINION 15 December 2017 Guest post
Families & Young People
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Ellie Hutchinson, of The Empowerment Project, said that stipulations set by the Government means Scottish organisations will miss out on vital funding

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scottish-charities-will-miss-out-on-tampon-tax-funds

Misery caused by Universal Credit has all been for nothing

NEWS 25 January 2018 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Universal Credit might not save any cash - despite the misery caused

https://tfn.scot/news/misery-caused-by-universal-credit-has-all-been-for-nothing

Closing the gap for deaf children

OPINION 25 April 2014 Guest post
Families & Young People
Heather Gray believes more action is needed to ensure deaf children get the same opportunities as everyone else

https://tfn.scot/opinion/closing-the-gap-for-deaf-children

Council cuts causing cruel crisis in care

NEWS 13 January 2016 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Figures reveal shocking cuts to care by local councils

https://tfn.scot/news/council-cuts-causing-cruel-crisis-in-care

Tories told: hands off aid department

NEWS 21 January 2020 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Boris Johnson and his Tory government have been warned to think again about any plans to abolish the Department for International Development (DfID)

https://tfn.scot/news/tories-told-hands-off-aid-department

Climate groups hit out at huge fossil fuels profits

NEWS 1 November 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
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“The Scottish Government must use the opportunity of its forthcoming Energy Strategy to chart a clear path away from fossil fuels."

https://tfn.scot/news/climate-groups-hit-out-at-huge-fossil-fuels-profits

Action on climate change is a "scientific and moral imperative" say civil society leaders

NEWS 14 May 2024 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
More than 30 individuals have signed statements calling on the Scottish and UK governments to “bridge the widening gap” between promises and practical action

https://tfn.scot/news/action-on-climate-change-is-a-scientific-and-moral-imperative-say-civil-society-leaders

Scottish mine-clearing charity gets further funds to clean up war zones

NEWS 22 January 2025 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
A total of more than £7 million will be provided

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-mine-clearing-charity-gets-further-funds-to-clean-up-war-zones

“Deeply concerned”: New report warns of grave fears of charity leaders

NEWS 28 February 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
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The report, ‘Demand, Change, Survival’, underlines the challenges facing charity leaders in Scotland, which mirrors what has been reported from charity leaders across the UK. 

https://tfn.scot/news/deeply-concerned-new-report-warns-of-grave-fears-of-charity-leaders

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