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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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Helpline to support struggling families

Scots who need financial advice have been urged to contact a free helpline

https://tfn.scot/news/helpline-to-support-struggling-families

Period poverty project expanded

The Scottish Government has made more funding available for free sanitary products

https://tfn.scot/news/period-poverty-project-expanded

Parents hit with costs to host events in schools

A study by Connect has revealed hosting an event in schools can cost parent groups as much as £200

https://tfn.scot/news/parents-hit-with-costs-to-host-events-in-schools

Charity shops should be fully exempt from business rates

New research has found that only one third of councils currently make use of powers to grant 100% business rate relief to charity shops

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-shops-should-be-fully-exempt-from-business-rates

Research to see how young people can tackle sectarianism

Looking Forward Not Back project due to report in March on its bid to end religious hatred

https://tfn.scot/news/research-to-see-how-young-people-can-tackle-sectarianism

Scotland slashes carbon emissions

​Renewable electricity replacing nuclear as dominant power source in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-slashes-carbon-emissions

End of and era as British Heart Foundation director steps down

Marjory Burns to retire after 26 years in the third sector

https://tfn.scot/news/end-of-and-era-as-british-heart-foundation-director-steps-down

Chants towards footballer unacceptable

See Me and SAMH call for strong action against fans who abuse players over their mental health

https://tfn.scot/news/chants-towards-footballer-unacceptable

New exemption scheme open for Scottish third sector

New water exemption scheme opens for Scottish organisations

https://tfn.scot/news/new-exemption-scheme-open-for-scottish-third-sector

Planning system “skewed” in favour of developers

​Scotland's planning system needs reworked to make it easier for communities to challenge developers

https://tfn.scot/news/planning-system-skewed-in-favour-of-developers

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