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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

Charity lends support to social workers as they warn of a breaking point

Care system is saturated say care professionals

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-lends-support-to-social-workers-as-they-warn-they-are-at-breaking-point

Rape survivors face long delays for support as sexual violence crisis deepens

Charity says the fact that survivors already must wait months for support is a “badge of shame”

https://tfn.scot/news/rape-survivors-face-long-delays-for-support-as-sexual-violence-crisis-deepens

Response to Finance and Public Administration pre-budget scrutiny: The sustainability of Scotland's finances

Parliamentary records and Scottish Government publications.,Collect information across all government departments and produce a breakdown of Scottish Government,our sector’s significant contribution to achieving the Scottish Government’s priorities.,unfunded and that the Scottish Government does not expect voluntary organisations to subsidise government,The UK Government’s initiative of providing a Government Grants Register and using the 360Giving platform

https://scvo.scot/p/61563/2023/08/17/response-to-finance-and-public-administration-pre-budget-scrutiny-the-sustainability-of-scotlands-finances

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

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

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

Poor outlook for disabled youth hidden in Neet figures

Duncan Dunlop explains why a decline in young people classed as Neet is good news for some but not for those with additional support needs

https://tfn.scot/opinion/poor-outlook-for-disabled-youth-hidden-in-neet-figures

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