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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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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

Public finances must be used to tackle the cost of living and climate crises together

NEWS 10 October 2022 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Fiscal actions must be taken which can attack both emergencies

https://tfn.scot/news/public-finances-must-be-used-to-tackle-the-cost-of-living-and-climate-crises-together

Giving a voice to Scotland's unpaid carers

NEWS 16 April 2024 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
Third sector groups will collaborate on new project aimed at shaping government policy

https://tfn.scot/news/giving-a-voice-to-scotlands-unpaid-carers

Major organisations unite to find solutions to child poverty in Scotland

NEWS 12 March 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Scotland has committed to statutory targets to reduce child poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/major-organisations-unite-to-find-solutions-to-child-poverty-in-scotland

Scots charities on verge of mergers to help secure long-term survival

NEWS 15 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Helen Kidd heads the Third Sector team at legal firm Lindsays

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-charities-on-verge-of-mergers-to-help-secure-long-term-survival

Minister visits charity’s Govanhill centre

NEWS 30 November 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
The minister was given a tour of the centre and had the opportunity to watch some of the music lessons.

https://tfn.scot/news/minister-visits-charitys-govanhill-centre

Charities react to adult social care review

NEWS 4 February 2021 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Sweeping changes must be made to social care

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-react-to-adult-social-care-review

Charity calls for national shopping service for Scotland

NEWS 26 February 2021 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
#NeverMoreNeeded
Food Train says such a service would provide consistency across the country

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-national-shopping-service-for-scotland

Charities call on chancellor to tackle fuel costs crisis

NEWS 6 July 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
“We also want to see the government working alongside charities to explore ways we can meet these rising costs so their vital work can continue.”

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-call-on-chancellor-to-tackle-fuel-costs-crisis

Sistema Scotland welcomes Promise chair to its board

NEWS 5 September 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Fiona Duncan said she chose to join the charity because it delivers opportunities for children they would otherwise not have.

https://tfn.scot/news/sistema-scotland-welcomes-chair-of-charity-to-its-board

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.