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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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Charity calls for ban on breeding flat-faced animals

Pets such as French bulldogs can suffer from a range of ailments caused by their breeding

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-ban-on-breeding-flat-faced-animals

Disabled people shielding feel abandoned

A new survey from Inclusion Scotland shows many disabled Scots feel they have to shield but do not feel supported

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-people-shielding-feel-abandoned

Mountain hares face “blood bath” despite shooting ban

Legal protections are still not in place less than two weeks from the start of open season.

https://tfn.scot/news/mountain-hares-face-blood-bath-despite-shooting-ban

New funeral payment launched

A new benefit has been launched which aims to tackle funeral poverty in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/new-funeral-payment-launched

No “quick fix” from £30m charity pledge

Legal experts warn of third sector cashflow struggles while applications are processed.

https://tfn.scot/news/no-quick-fix-from-30m-charity-pledge

Pupils and teachers join campaign to save outdoor centres

MSPs have been warned centres could close permanently without immediate support

https://tfn.scot/news/pupils-and-teachers-join-campaign-to-save-outdoor-centres

Renewable energy levels hit record high

Almost half of Scotland's electricity usage was created by renewable energy sources last year

https://tfn.scot/news/renewable-energy-levels-hit-record-high

Housing associations have cash in the bank

Most social landlords remain financially sound and are coping with current economic challenges according to the Scottish Housing Regulator

https://tfn.scot/news/regulator-says-social-landlords-financial-health-is-good

Lets see more women with clout in Scotland

Jill Wood argues that a gender equal Cabinet is a great move towards equality but Scotland still has a long way to go

https://tfn.scot/opinion/lets-see-more-women-with-clout-in-scotland

How bedroom tax battle made me into an activist

Alan Wylie: how my anger at the bedroom tax propelled me to the frontline of the stuggle against it

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-bedroom-tax-battle-made-me-into-an-activist

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