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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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Challenging times ahead as data reveals worryingly high levels of child poverty

Levels remain high post-pandemic

https://tfn.scot/news/challenging-times-ahead-as-data-reveals-worryingly-high-levels-of-child-poverty

College for complex needs set to open doors

Funding from Scottish Government

https://tfn.scot/news/college-for-complex-needs-set-to-open-doors

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

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

Row after SNP blocks planning equality bid

The SNP has been accused of selling out Scotland’s communities by blocking a bid to give them the same right as developers to appeal planning decisions.

https://tfn.scot/news/row-after-snp-blocks-planning-equality

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

The centre cannot hold – reform must start locally 

Jim Gallagher on the problems of framing public policy in Scotland – and where the voluntary sector fits in 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-centre-cannot-hold-reform-must-start-locally

First steps taken to end food poverty in Scotland

An innovative third sector scheme will allow families to access affordable food

https://tfn.scot/news/first-steps-taken-to-eradicate-food-poverty-in-scotland

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