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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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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

“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

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

Charities call for welfare fund boost

Coalition says more support must be made available during the coronavirus outbreak.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-for-welfare-fund-boost

Encryption puts children at risk, Facebook told

Global coalition urges Mark Zuckerberg to halt privacy plans.

https://tfn.scot/news/encryption-puts-children-at-risk-facebook-told

Child sexual offences rise by a third over five years

NSPCC Scotland is calling for a new strategy to protect children from abuse

https://tfn.scot/news/child-sexual-offences-rise-by-a-third-over-five-years

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

Charities back Gift Aid boost call

More than 200 organisations have backed a campaign which aims to boost donations during the coronavirus crisis

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-back-gift-aid-boost-call

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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