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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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Voucher scheme boost for unpaid carers

Scheme gives well-earned breaks to carers

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

"Scrap the Cap": Campaigners demand end to benefit cap after no response from Chancellor

After the letter went unanswered by the Chancellor, they are travelling to Downing Street to deliver it in person.

https://tfn.scot/news/scrap-the-cap-campaigners-demand-end-to-benefit-cap-after-no-response-from-chancellor

Plans for waste incinerator go up in smoke as campaigners force u-turn

Overwood incinerator planned to burn 33,000 tons of waste

https://tfn.scot/news/plans-for-waste-incinerator-go-up-in-smoke-as-campaigners-force-u-turn

Volunteer groups' support still critical as cost of living crisis bites

A report published by the University of Hull highlights that there are vital lessons for policy makers as mutual aid provides a template for engaging communities in a more meaningful way. 

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteer-groups-support-still-critical-as-cost-of-living-crisis-bites

Awards to honour community champions

Nominations are being sought to recognise and reward those working tirelessly to secure a stronger future for people and places across the country

https://tfn.scot/news/awards-to-honour-community-champions

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

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

TSI conference moves online

Hundreds of people attended the Forth Valley Third Sector Conference, which took place online as a result of Covid-19

https://tfn.scot/news/tsi-conference-moves-online

Third of Scots fear losing their jobs

Mental Health Foundation research shows how many Scots are impacted by lockdown

https://tfn.scot/news/third-of-scots-fear-losing-their-jobs

International volunteer numbers fall in face of Brexit

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and Volunteer Scotland have called for an urgent meeting with the Home Secretary

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-groups-in-brexit-volunteering-plea

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