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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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Cash strapped families in lockdown struggle

NEWS 17 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
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

NEWS 22 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
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Plans which aim to secure better outcomes for young disabled people are moving forward

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

Survey reveals impact of lockdown on girls and young women

NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gavin Stuart
Families & Young People
A quarter of girls aged 11-14 said the lockdown was affecting their mental health.

https://tfn.scot/news/survey-reveals-impact-of-lockdown-on-girls-and-young-women

Majority of Scots eating more during lockdown

NEWS 2 June 2020 by Gavin Stuart
Health & Social Care
Warning from Obesity Action Scotland after survey reveals rise in unhealthy eating.

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

Fear that over 75s will lose TV “lifeline”

NEWS 9 July 2020 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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Licence fee move is a huge blow say campaigners

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

Charities back Gift Aid boost call

NEWS 23 July 2020 by Gareth Jones
Funding & Finance
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

Scottish school pupils face mental health lottery

NEWS 25 July 2017 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
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Almost two thirds of local authorities said they do not employ a mental health link worker, or hold no information on the role

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-school-pupils-face-mental-health-lottery

Hopes punitive welfare cuts will end as Scots social security system is introduced

NEWS 21 June 2017 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
First payments from new agency will be made in 2018

https://tfn.scot/news/hopes-punitive-welfare-cuts-will-end-as-scots-social-security-system-is-int

Film: the rocky road to community ownership

NEWS 27 June 2017 by Susan Smith
Regeneration & Housing
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

Universal Credit flaws throwing thousands into rent arrears, poverty and misery

NEWS 8 February 2017 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Calls for Universal Credit rollout to be slowed down

https://tfn.scot/news/universal-credit-flaws-throwing-thousands-into-rent-arrears-poverty-and-mis

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.