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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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Giving young people a voice in Scottish politics

Emily Beever discusses how a new initiative, entitled FMQT Next Generation, aims to help young people participate in high level politics

https://tfn.scot/opinion/giving-young-people-a-voice-in-scottish-politics

Importance of volunteering has to be recognised by next government

In times of austerity the work of volunteers is more important than ever says national charity

https://tfn.scot/news/importance-of-volunteering-has-to-be-recognised-by-next-government

Let’s not throw the baby out with Batmanghelidjh

Susan Smith argues against knee-jerk reactions to the demise of Kids Company and says Scottish charities must be allowed to get on with their jobs

https://tfn.scot/opinion/lets-not-throw-the-baby-out-with-batmanghelidjh

Staggering one-in-five benefit claimants sanctioned

Analysis of government figures reveals massive rise in sanctions

https://tfn.scot/news/staggering-one-in-five-benefit-claimants-sanctioned

Ash slams NHS boards for banning e-cigs

Anti-smoking group says banning e-cigs is the wrong approach

https://tfn.scot/news/ash-slams-nhs-boards-for-banning-e-cigs

A missed opportunity with the Hayward Review response

Sarah Latto says the Scottish Government's response was anticlimactic

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-missed-opportunity-with-the-hayward-review-response

Refugee children facing death in sub-zero temperatures

An aid charity is calling on governments to prioritise humanitarian aid for refugee children and their families

https://tfn.scot/news/refugee-children-facing-death-in-sub-zero-temperatures

The 14 young Scots set to change attitudes to nature

A new panel of young people is to promote Scot​land's environment after a survey found young Scots lack knowledge but really care about nature

https://tfn.scot/news/new-group-trying-to-change-young-scots-attitudes-to-nature

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