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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 praises sheriff for jailing deceitful mum

​Mother jailed after falsely accusing the dad of her child of domestic abuse

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-praises-sheriff-for-jailing-deceitful-mum

Terminally ill win tribunals against DWP assessors

​Claimants were originally told they were ineligible - raising concerns about dishonesty

https://tfn.scot/news/terminally-ill-win-tribunals-against-dwp-assessors

Transform the aid sector - don’t destroy it

Gib Bulloch argues that attacks on the aid sector will hurt those who need help the most

https://tfn.scot/opinion/transform-the-aid-sector-dont-destroy-it

Punching above its weight

Scotland’s third sector is a vibrant and diverse feature of Scotland’s economy, employing 138,000 and managing assets of £9 billion

https://tfn.scot/opinion/punching-above-its-weight

Why we need foodbanks

​Ewan Gurr discusses the necessity of foodbanks in our society today.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-we-need-foodbanks

When is working together right for charities?

Jamie Davidson says charities can benefit from collaboration but trustees should proceed with caution

https://tfn.scot/opinion/when-is-working-together-right-for-charities

Why is Employment and Support Allowance so flawed?

Keith Dryburgh argues for a more humane system in assessing people's capability to work

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-is-employment-and-support-allowance-so-flawed

Progressive Stroke Pathway: turning aspiration into reality

John Watson on an ambitious document that could improve stroke services

https://tfn.scot/opinion/progressive-stroke-pathway-turning-aspiration-into-reality

LGBTI people victims of numerous hate crimes

A study by the Equality Network has revealed the extent of hate crimes in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/lgbti-people-victims-of-numerous-hate-crimes

More support needed for older volunteers

The Centre for Ageing Better is calling for charities to do more to make volunteering more age friendly and inclusive

https://tfn.scot/news/more-support-needed-for-older-volunteers

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