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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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Scottish Human Rights Commission to intervene in eviction case

Housing provider Serco is continuing with a mass eviction of around 300 asylum seekers.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-human-rights-commission-to-intervene-in-eviction-case

“Game-changer” policies needed to meet child poverty targets

New figures show 240,000 children are locked in poverty in Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/game-changer-policies-needed-to-meet-child-poverty-targets

Cash strapped families in lockdown struggle

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

Plans which aim to secure better outcomes for young disabled people are moving forward

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

'Boris Johnson' in charity's climate race for life

A young SCIAF supporter took on someone in a Boris Johnson costume in the special race

https://tfn.scot/news/boris-johnson-in-charitys-climate-race-for-life

Climate strikes scheduled across Scotland by young activists

Stirkes come a month before the crucial COP26 conference in Glasgow

https://tfn.scot/news/climate-strikes-scheduled-across-scotland-by-young-activists

Charity donations on the up as foundation distributes £958m

CAF's Trustees' Report has revealed donations increased by more than 40%

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-donations-on-the-up-as-foundation-distributes-958m

Deposit return scheme backed by three-quarters of Scots

The scheme is expected to lead to 90% of bottles and cans being returned for recycling.

https://tfn.scot/news/deposit-return-scheme-backed-by-three-quarters-of-scots

LGBT support service becomes accessible

Scotland's national helpline for the LGBT community is now available to users of British Sign Language for the first time

https://tfn.scot/news/lgbt-support-service-becomes-accessible

Brexit health and social care effects laid bare

New immigration rules are set to exacerbate recruitment issues within the sector, with less foreign workers but more people needing care

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-health-and-social-care-effects-laid-bare

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