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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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Audit threshold increase signals major shifts for Scottish charities

Keith Macpherson tells how charities will be affected by changes to audit threshold and SORP reporting

https://tfn.scot/opinion/audit-threshold-increase-signals-major-shifts-for-scottish-charities

Scotland first country to sign up to poverty and inequality goals

​Charities have praised Scotland's approach to the new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-first-country-to-sign-up-to-poverty-and-inequality-goals

New report shows UK poverty at epidemic levels

​Study reveals the shocking extent of families living in destitution in the UK

https://tfn.scot/news/new-report-shows-uk-poverty-at-epidemic-levels

Incompetence and collapse: the Kids Company verdict

A damning picture has been painted of failed charity Kids Company – an organisation beset by financial mismanagement and organisational incompetence

https://tfn.scot/news/incompetence-and-collapse-the-kids-company-verdict

Mapping a fairer future for Scotland’s private rented housing sector 

Aoife Deery calls for mandatory landlord training

https://tfn.scot/opinion/mapping-a-fairer-future-for-scotlands-private-rented-housing-sector

Early cancer detection targets missed, report finds

Just 25% of patients are diagnosed with the disease at its earliest stage, a report has found

https://tfn.scot/news/early-cancer-detection-targets-missed-report-finds

Paid yesterday, broke today: ending the link between suicide and financial insecurity

Samaritans Scotland launches new report, Paid Yesterday, Broke Today, examining the impact of financial and employment insecurity on suicidal thoughts and behaviour.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/samaritans-scotland-launches-new-report

Staying connected: the importance of digital inclusion

https://tfn.scot/opinion/staying-connected-the-importance-of-digital-inclusion

Cross-sector conference takes steps to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the Highlands

Befriending Networks and Befrienders Highland join forces to host the first Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Highlands Conference

https://tfn.scot/opinion/cross-sector-conference-takes-steps-to-tackle-loneliness-and-social-isolation-in-the-highlands

Fixing systems, not symptoms

Services and support need to be designed and delivered in a way that mirrors real life and tackle issues at their root cause

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fixing-systems-not-symptoms

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