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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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Obesity to cause more cancer cases than smoking

A new study by Cancer Research UK has shown that obesity will become the biggest preventable cause of cancer among women

https://tfn.scot/news/obesity-to-cause-more-cancer-cases-than-smoking

Rudd bows to pressure and ditches two child cap

Another government climbdown as Rudd realises two child cap was unworkable

https://tfn.scot/news/rudd-bows-to-pressure-and-ditches-two-child-cap

Basic income should replace benefits system, says charity

The benefits system should be scrapped – and replaced with a basic income, according to a charity

https://tfn.scot/news/basic-income-should-replace-benefits-system-says-charity

Church criticised on climate change commitment

Members of the Church of Scotland have opted not to end investment in fossil fuels, despite recognising a climate emergency

https://tfn.scot/news/church-criticised-on-climate-change-commitment

Chris Packham takes on charity role

The Springwatch presenter has said he will fight against the persecution of animals in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/chris-packham-takes-on-charity-role

Advice issued for charities on coronavirus outbreak

No panic if practical measures are taken

https://tfn.scot/news/advice-issued-for-organisations-on-coronovirus-outbreak

Hospice faces fight for survival

Bethesda Hospice in Stornoway says it is at crisis point after continued reductions in funding

https://tfn.scot/news/hospice-faces-fight-for-survival

Charities aim to boost vaccine drive

Sixteen frontline charities have formed a new partnership to encourage people to get the Covid-19 vaccine

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-aim-to-boost-vaccine-drive

Call made to address inequalities caused by hearing poverty

Deafscotland has launched its Inclusive Communication Report 2021

https://tfn.scot/news/call-made-to-address-inequalities-caused-by-hearing-poverty

Vulnerable people being left behind by postal services, report finds

A new study by Citizens Advice Scotland has exposed barriers to accessing mail for certain people

https://tfn.scot/news/vulnerable-people-being-left-behind-by-postal-services-report-finds

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