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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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Voluntary sector can lead the way in treating workers fairly during crisis

Economy secretary Fiona Hyslop and STUC general secretary Grahame Smith issued a joint statement this week outlining a shared commitment to fair work

https://tfn.scot/news/voluntary-sector-can-lead-the-way-in-treating-workers-fairly-during-crisis

Bid to support city through poverty

Those facing hardship in Edinburgh are being asked to share their stories of how the coronavirus is affecting them

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-support-city-through-poverty

Thousands to benefit from Living Wage rise

New hourly rate of £9.30 announced to mark start of Living Wage week.

https://tfn.scot/news/thousands-to-benefit-from-living-wage-rise

New funeral payment launched

A new benefit has been launched which aims to tackle funeral poverty in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/new-funeral-payment-launched

Shout About Myeloma, urges blood cancer charity

Myeloma is the second most common form of blood cancer in the UK, affecting around 17,500 people.

https://tfn.scot/news/shout-about-myeloma-urges-blood-cancer-charity

Barriers remain for women in sport

The Young Women Lead (YWL) project has said that schools need to take action to help young women participate

https://tfn.scot/news/barriers-remain-for-women-in-sport

Funding to help those battling long-term conditions

More than £1m will be made available to help those battling chronic conditions

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-to-help-those-battling-long-term-conditions

Scottish charities demand braille inclusion on food labelling

Currently, braille labelling is only required for medicines, meaning braille users are not able to identify the food products they wish to purchase and use. 

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-charities-demand-braille-inclusion-on-food-labelling

Edinburgh charity warns of rising bills "perfect storm"

Chief executive Lyndsay Fyffe-Jardine said she was “completely floored” by the price rises. 

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-charity-warns-of-rising-bills-perfect-storm

British Red Cross unveils new Scotland Director

Rob takes over from Marie Hayes who retires after 11 years leading the organisation’s Health and Crisis Response services across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/british-red-cross-unveils-new-scotland-director

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