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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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New research shows charities lose nearly £2bn a year in VAT

NEWS 4 December 2020 by Gareth Jones
Funding & Finance
A call has been made for the government to introduce a new special charity VAT rate on purchases

https://tfn.scot/news/new-research-shows-charities-lose-nearly-2bn-a-year-in-vat

McAlpine questions support for vulnerable adults

NEWS 10 December 2020 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Fears over how resource centres are supported

https://tfn.scot/news/mcalpine-questions-support-for-vulnerable-adults

Young people get step on housing career ladder

NEWS 11 December 2020 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Regeneration & Housing
Boost for those starting on the career path

https://tfn.scot/news/young-people-get-step-on-housing-career-ladder

Protests are the new normal as civil society takes lead role in changing inequality

NEWS 27 May 2021 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Civil society has mobilised to instigate change globally

https://tfn.scot/news/protest-are-the-new-normal-as-civil-society-takes-lead-role-in-changing-inequality

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

MSP pensions fueled by carbon companies reveal campaigners

NEWS 27 April 2021 by Rab Armour
Environment & International

https://tfn.scot/news/msps-pensions-fueled-by-carbon-companies-reveal-campaigners

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
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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

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

NEWS 22 March 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
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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

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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.