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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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Quarter of Scots do not trust charities, survey reveals

New research, conducted before the Oxfam scandal unravelled, has revealed that only 73% of people feel that they trust charities

https://tfn.scot/news/quarter-of-scots-do-not-trust-charities-survey-reveals

Deposit return scheme backed by three-quarters of Scots

The scheme is expected to lead to 90% of bottles and cans being returned for recycling.

https://tfn.scot/news/deposit-return-scheme-backed-by-three-quarters-of-scots

Glasgow set to host world’s biggest climate conference

​Scotland first needs to get its own house in order say campaigners

https://tfn.scot/news/glasgow-set-to-host-worlds-biggest-climate-conference

“Game-changer” policies needed to meet child poverty targets

New figures show 240,000 children are locked in poverty in Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/game-changer-policies-needed-to-meet-child-poverty-targets

Almost 200 homeless people die in Scotland

Nearly four people living rough or in temporary accommodation die every week in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/almost-200-homeless-people-die-in-scotland

Cash strapped families in lockdown struggle

More than half of families who are in receipt of benefits have had to borrow money during lockdown, new charity research has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/cash-strapped-families-in-lockdown-struggle

Disability transitions bill hope

Plans which aim to secure better outcomes for young disabled people are moving forward

https://tfn.scot/news/disability-transitions-bill-hope

Majority of Scots eating more during lockdown

Warning from Obesity Action Scotland after survey reveals rise in unhealthy eating.

https://tfn.scot/news/majority-of-scots-eating-more-during-lockdown

Care system faces “irreparable damage” from new immigration rules

Scottish Care hits out over UK Government’s new points-based system.

https://tfn.scot/news/care-system-faces-irreparable-damage-from-new-immigration-rules

Cancer charity unveils new strategy

Cancer Support Scotland is aiming to support the wellbeing of those affected by cancer across the country

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-charity-unveils-new-strategy

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