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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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No-deal Brexit could lead to bleak winter for charities in Scotland

Social care suppliers could collapse within months of departure from the EU, with food prices and drug shortages hitting vulnerable communities

https://tfn.scot/news/no-deal-brexit-could-lead-to-bleak-winter-for-charities-in-scotland

Online festival for young carers

The Scottish Young Carers Festival may have been cancelled, but an online version will ensure young people can relax and gain vital support

https://tfn.scot/news/online-festival-for-young-carers

System failure: Scotland needs urgent plan for the care of people with dementia

As financial pressures build, provision in many areas is now at risk of collapse

https://tfn.scot/news/system-failure-scotland-needs-urgent-plan-for-the-care-of-people-with-dementia

Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament opens 

This year also sees the inaugural Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-rural-islands-parliament-opens

New film asks for Scotland to choose rewilding

The Scottish Rewilding Alliance has called for Scotland to become the world’s first Rewilding Nation

https://tfn.scot/news/new-film-asks-for-scotland-to-choose-rewilding

Pilot suicide bereavement support service launched in Scotland

The new service will work closely with families to ensure they have the support they need

https://tfn.scot/news/pilot-suicide-bereavement-support-service-launched-in-scotland

Scots goalkeeper swaps saving shots for saving lives in Ukraine

The Scottish charity – whose headquarters are in Thornhill, near Dumfries – is also working to educate civilians, especially children, about the risks of landmines.

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-goalkeeper-swaps-saving-shots-for-saving-lives-in-ukraine

Scotland’s poor getting poorer as foodbank use soars

Figures show changes to the way benefits are paid are leading to destitution for many Scots

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-poor-getting-poorer-as-foodbank-use-soars

Charity calls for urgent action for neurology services

MS Society Scotland wants to see better support for those with long term conditions

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-urgent-action-for-neurology-services

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