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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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A Scotland free from poverty is possible 

OPINION 3 October 2023 by Ruth Boyle
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
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Ruth Boyle outlines the policy demands of this year's cross-organisation Challenge Poverty Week, and says it's time to build a fairer, greener country 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-scotland-free-from-poverty-is-possible

Educational reform presents major opportunity for equality  

OPINION 3 November 2023 by Dr Mhairi Crawford
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Dr Mhairi Crawford says that inclusivity expands beyond the boundaries of a textbook 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/educational-reform-presents-major-opportunity-for-equality

Shocking treatment of disabled people exposed yet again

NEWS 8 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Social Justice & Poverty
A UK disability charity has revealed a catalogue of errors surrounding personal independence payments it says has caused "truly shocking" levels of stress

https://tfn.scot/news/shocking-treatment-of-disabled-people-exposed-yet-again

SNP members back decriminalisation of drugs

NEWS 14 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
Health & Social Care
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The Scottish Drugs Forum has welcomed the move, which it says would reduce harm.

https://tfn.scot/news/snp-members-back-decriminalisation-of-drugs

Tributes paid to disability campaigner Lord Rix

NEWS 22 August 2016 by Gavin Stuart
Health & Social Care
Tributes have been paid to disability campaigner and actor Lord Rix, who died on Saturday aged 92.

https://tfn.scot/news/tributes-paid-to-disability-campaigner-lord-rix

Young Scots ashamed of the way they look

NEWS 14 May 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
A study released to mark Mental Health Awareness Week has shown the insecurities young people have around their bodies

https://tfn.scot/news/young-scots-ashamed-of-the-way-they-look

Scots hope for a kinder society after coronavirus

NEWS 18 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
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A survey released to mark Mental Health Awareness Week has revealed the benefits of being kind

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-hope-for-a-kinder-society-after-coronavirus

Scots leaving more donations in their wills

NEWS 5 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
Scottish charities have saw the amount they bring in from legacy giving grow by a quarter, higher than the UK average

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-leaving-more-donations-in-their-wills

Scottish kids knock back 4 million sugary drinks a week

NEWS 4 December 2018 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
Cancer Research UK is calling for a clamp down on multi-buy supermarket offers

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-kids-knock-back-4-million-sugary-drinks-a-week

Nicola Sturgeon to serve breakfast to rough sleepers at Social Bite Village fundraiser

NEWS 1 December 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Regeneration & Housing
Nicola Sturgeon to serve breakfast to the likes of Sir Chris Hoy at the fundraiser taking place in Edinburgh later this month

https://tfn.scot/news/nicola-sturgeon-to-serve-breakfast-at-social-bite-village-sleepout-fundrais

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2025. 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.