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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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Deposit return scheme could reduce plastic litter by 90%

The Scottish Government initiative will see shoppers pay a 20p deposit when buying drinks in single-use containers.

https://tfn.scot/news/deposit-return-scheme-could-reduce-plastic-litter-by-90

Childhood getting worse, parents and grandparents say

Bullying, peer pressure and social media cited as serious concerns in cross-generational survey.

https://tfn.scot/news/childhood-getting-worse-parents-and-grandparents-say

Horror as 3m animals tested last year in UK

​Campaigners want draconian laws changed

https://tfn.scot/news/horror-as-3m-animals-tested-last-year-in-uk

One in nine Scots species at risk of extinction

WWF Scotland calls for urgent action ahead of major environmental summits.

https://tfn.scot/news/one-in-nine-scots-species-at-risk-of-extinction

Government admits Universal Credit link to soaring foodbank use

Government ministers had steadfastly denied any link between Universal Credit and rising referrals to foodbanks

https://tfn.scot/news/government-admits-universal-credit-link-to-soaring-foodbank-use

Outrage at Theresa May’s plans to reintroduce foxhunting

Cruel and outdated foxhunting should have no place in 21st century Britain say campaigners

https://tfn.scot/news/outrage-at-theresa-mays-plans-to-reintroduce-foxhunting

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

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

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

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