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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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More than 150 campaign groups say FM must act on injustice of poverty

The letter was drafted by the Poverty Alliance - Scotland's anti-poverty network.

https://tfn.scot/news/more-than-150-campaign-groups-say-fm-must-act-on-injustice-of-poverty

Urgent new strategy needed to tackle homelessness says report

Previous attempts have failed to tackle the problem

https://tfn.scot/news/urgent-new-strategy-needed-to-tackle-homelessness-says-report

Step change needed in third sector engagement to reap benefits from public service reform

Such partnerships are seen as essential to designing reform that responds to local needs and supports meaningful change.

https://tfn.scot/news/step-change-needed-in-third-sector-engagement-to-reap-benefits-from-public-service-reform

Charities welcome "breathing space" from Chancellor's energy bill plans

The plans to alleviate pressures on households will come into effect later this year.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-breathing-space-from-chancellors-energy-bill-plans

Hostile immigration policies are "virtually guaranteeing" destitution and homelessness for thousands

Charities urge Scottish Government to take urgent steps to address "destitution by design".

https://tfn.scot/news/hostile-immigration-policies-are-virtually-guaranteeing-destitution-and-homelessness-for-thousands

Flexible working could create more jobs for Scots says report

Employers are being urged to see flexibility isn't a perk but essential

https://tfn.scot/news/flexibile-working-could-create-more-jobs-for-scots-says-report

Extending freedom of information - could voluntary organisations be affected?

Campaigners say the Scottish Government has been too slow to act on the committee's recommendations,,The Scottish Government has since published its own consultation, which closes the following month on

https://scvo.scot/p/56065/2022/12/09/extending-freedom-of-information-could-voluntary-organisations-be-affected

Funding boost for ethical nappies start-up

Bampoo has been awarded £5000 from the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund.

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-boost-for-ethical-nappies-start-up

Islamic Relief makes bid to clear name

​Charity claims independent audit clears it of terrorist charges by Israel and UAE

https://tfn.scot/news/islamic-relief-makes-bid-to-clear-name

Research reveals community transport’s vital role

​Research proves effective worth of community transport sector in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/research-reveals-community-transports-vital-role

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