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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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Highland zoo closes amid serious animal welfare concerns

Animal rights group is furious it took two years to close the zoo that was "seriously below standard"

https://tfn.scot/news/animal-welfare-charity-welcomes-zoos-forced-closure

Anti-fox hunting rally announced for this weekend

​UK-wide campaign arrives in Edinburgh to protest against plans to reverse ban

https://tfn.scot/news/anti-fox-hunting-rally-announced-for-this-weekend

Billionaire’s “bribe” won’t wash say green campaigners

Campaigners react angrily to petrochemical giant's fracking offer to communities

https://tfn.scot/news/billionaires-bribe-wont-wash-say-green-campaigners

Fear that over 75s will lose TV “lifeline”

Licence fee move is a huge blow say campaigners

https://tfn.scot/news/fear-that-over-75s-will-lose-tv-lifeline

Scotland needs a third national park says charity

Ramblers Scotland' has made a number of recommendations on ways to increase the amount of people taking part in physical activity

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-needs-a-third-national-park-says-charity

DWP issues guidance to suicidal claimants as benefit cuts increase

DWP call centre advisers get training on how to counsel suicidal claimants amid increasing benefit cuts

https://tfn.scot/news/dwp-issues-guidance-to-suicidal-claimants-as-benefit-cuts-increase

David Cameron has a new job in the third sector

The former prime minister is taking on a voluntary role within a third sector young persons organisation

https://tfn.scot/news/david-camerons-new-job

Elderly to shape Scotland’s social security system

Age Scotland is travelling the country to gather views on the latest powers that are coming to Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/elderly-to-shape-scotlands-social-security-system

Enable calls for a change to new mental health laws

Learning disability charity says learning disabled are more likely to be locked up and treated unfairly under mental health laws

https://tfn.scot/news/enable-calls-for-a-change-to-new-mental-health-laws

Film: the rocky road to community ownership

A new film explores the process of turning a council community centre into a vibrant community-owned asset

https://tfn.scot/news/film-the-rocky-road-to-community-ownership

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