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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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Charities must learn the difference between a chat and lobbying

Kenny Gray says charities must get smart in preparation for the new Lobbying Register

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-must-learn-the-difference-between-a-chat-and-lobbying

Will Scotland’s social security system be as fair as it can be?

Lucy Mulvagh on the importance of advocacy in Scotland's new social security system

https://tfn.scot/opinion/putting-human-rights-at-the-heart-of-scottish-social-security

No benefit sanctions in Scotland, say MSPs

Charities have welcomed a commitment that punitive sanctions won’t be placed on benefits once welfare powers are devolved to Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/no-benefit-sanctions-in-scotland-say-msps

How rewilding can transform our economy - and fight the climate collapse

Major new report details how nature-based economies can boost jobs and revitalise communities

https://tfn.scot/news/how-rewilding-can-transform-our-economy-and-fight-the-climate-collapse

Charity says UK ministers must step in and rise Universal Credit levels

"This isn’t right. We know the situation is only set to get worse and we cannot wait any longer." 

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-says-uk-ministers-must-step-in-and-rise-universal-credit-levels

Chancellor's spring statement: Charities let down by lack of action on poverty

Anti-poverty campaigns hit out at the Tory minister after he announced details of his spring statement on Wednesday. 

https://tfn.scot/news/chancellors-spring-statement-charities-let-down-by-lack-of-action-on-poverty

Toddlers for poor families falling behind in speech

Charities are calling for bold action from new education secretary John Swinney to tackle learning problems in pre-school children from poor areas

https://tfn.scot/news/toddlers-for-poor-families-falling-behind-in-speech

Homeless shelters to be phased out

Rehousing welcome centres are set to be created to get people who face sleeping on the streets into more suitable accommodation rapidly

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-shelters-to-be-phased-out

Landmark mental health study reveals impact of Covid-19 on Scots

Anxiety has fallen but loneliness is on the up, a new report has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/landmark-mental-health-study-reveals-impact-of-covid-19-on-scots

Social care sector risks cracking under the strain

A coalition of charities is calling for a wholesale review of the social care system to prevent it cracking under increasing pressures

https://tfn.scot/news/social-care-sector-risks-cracking-under-the-strain

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