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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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Humanist Society drops court action against Scottish Government

​The Scottish Government has issued new guidance to head teachers telling them to consider pupils' views when it comes to taking part in religious ceremonies

https://tfn.scot/news/humanists-drop-court-action-against-scottish-government

Outrage as anti-abortion group gets £250k from tampon tax

Campaigners say they are shocked pro-life charity gets large award from the UK government fund

https://tfn.scot/news/outrage-as-anti-abortion-group-gets-250k-from-tampon-tax

Leading charities critical of government dementia strategy

National dementia strategy does not address critical concerns, charities warn

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-charities-critical-of-government-dementia-strategy

MSPs back call for LGBT education in all Scots schools

​Campaign gathers support from cross-party group of MSPs

https://tfn.scot/news/msps-back-call-for-lgbt-education-in-all-scots-schools

Charities convince first minister to listen to 1,000 care experienced young people

Nicola Sturgeon recently spent time speaking to those supported by Who Cares? Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-convince-first-minister-to-listen-to-1000-care-experienced-young

Multinationals can be a force for good, research finds

Multinational companies are challenging preconceptions by fighting for human rights and protecting whistleblowers, a report has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/multinationals-can-be-a-force-for-good-research-finds

700 empty homes brought back in to use to tackle housing shortage

Scheme calls for compulsory sale order law to help tackle housing shortage

https://tfn.scot/news/700-empty-homes-brought-back-in-to-use

Liam Fee case reignites Named Person controversy

Questions raised over what part the scheme played in obstructing intervention in the tragic case of Liam Fee

https://tfn.scot/news/liam-fee-case-reignites-named-person-controversy

Pressure mounts on Scottish Government to ditch P1 tests

​Charities, unions and parents challenge the tests

https://tfn.scot/news/pressure-mounts-on-scottish-government-to-ditch-p1-tests

Hate crimes in Scotland on the increase

Three out of four hate crime categories saw their number of charges rise during 2013/14

https://tfn.scot/news/increase-of-hate-crimes-in-scotland

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