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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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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

Charities missing out on millions of Gift Aid

Research consultancy recommends overhaul of system including National Insurance counting as an eligible tax

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-missing-out-on-millions-of-gift-aid

Inquiry into historic sexual abuse in Scotland expected

Inquiry into historic sexual abuse in Scotland expected to be announced this week

https://tfn.scot/news/inquiry-into-historic-sexual-abuse-in-scotland-expected

Move to ban wild circus in Scotland applauded

Group praises move by MSP to ban wild circus from Aberdeen

https://tfn.scot/news/move-to-ban-wild-circus-in-scotland-applauded

Paying the living wage makes staff work harder

Benefits of paying living wage highlighted in new report

https://tfn.scot/news/paying-the-living-wage-makes-staff-work-harder

Plea to keep harmful dog practice illegal

OneKind has hit out at suggestions some forms of tail docking could be made legal again

https://tfn.scot/news/plea-to-keep-harmful-dog-practice-ilegal

Brexit will put affordable housing targets at risk

A major new housing survey reveals post-referendum anxiety in the housing sector

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-could-lead-to-affordable-housing-target-being-missed

Demands for £5 rise in Child Benefit grow

New devolved welfare powers should be used to increase Child Benefit MSPs have been told

https://tfn.scot/news/pressure-increases-for-5-child-benefit-rise

Parents plan to picket Katie Hopkins school tour

​Parents's group forms as Hopkins says she will talk in Scottish schools

https://tfn.scot/news/parents-plan-to-picket-katie-hopkins-school-tour

Homelessness in Scotland is obscene blasts church and charity leader

The new Church of Scotland moderator and charity founder says situation is a “damning indictment” on the country

https://tfn.scot/news/momelessness-in-scotland-is-obscene-blasts-church-and-charity-leader

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