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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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British Red Cross unveils new Scotland Director

NEWS 2 February 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
Rob takes over from Marie Hayes who retires after 11 years leading the organisation’s Health and Crisis Response services across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/british-red-cross-unveils-new-scotland-director

A united community front against the cost of living crisis

NEWS 7 March 2023 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The aim is to provide a collective response to an emerging humanitarian threat

https://tfn.scot/news/a-united-community-front-against-the-cost-of-living-crisis

Edinburgh charity warns of rising bills "perfect storm"

NEWS 2 December 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Chief executive Lyndsay Fyffe-Jardine said she was “completely floored” by the price rises. 

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-charity-warns-of-rising-bills-perfect-storm

New plan for volunteering in Scotland

NEWS 15 June 2022 by Graham Martin
Management
Creating an environment where everyone can volunteer

https://tfn.scot/news/new-plan-for-volunteering-in-scotland

A tidal wave of need: 10 million children going hungry in Afghanistan

NEWS 10 May 2022 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Environment & International
1 comment
Food aid alone is not enough says international NGO

https://tfn.scot/news/a-tidal-wave-of-need-10-million-children-going-hungry-in-afghanistan

Charity offers tourism industry climate emergency training

NEWS 17 February 2022 by Niall Christie
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
In May 2019, the Scottish Government declared a climate emergency and has pledged to drastically reduce emissions from Scotland. 

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-offers-tourism-industry-climate-emergency-training

Miners' pardon should be expanded to heal bitter wounds, Holyrood committee told

NEWS 11 January 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Ministers have said they intend for the legislation to provide “reconciliation between those who were upholding the law and those who were fighting to protect their jobs, livelihoods and communities”

https://tfn.scot/news/miners-pardon-should-be-expanded-to-heal-bitter-wounds-holyrood-committee-told

Mental health groups warn of gaps in community support following funding cuts

NEWS 18 January 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
1 comment
Work is urgently needed to support services in communities across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/mental-health-groups-warn-of-gaps-in-community-support-following-funding-cuts

Families on edge as cost of living crisis continues to hit

NEWS 31 January 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
1 comment
Analysis by Citizens Advice Scotland warned of the rising number of households seeking help with energy bills.

https://tfn.scot/news/families-on-edge-as-cost-of-living-crisis-continues-to-hit

Voucher scheme boost for unpaid carers

NEWS 14 October 2021 by Robert Armour
Health & Social Care
Scheme gives well-earned breaks to carers

https://tfn.scot/news/voucher-scheme-boost-for-unpaid-carers

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.