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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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Sort out pensions or risk £2,500 daily fine

Malcolm Streatfield explains why Scottish charities need to plan well ahead of their auto-enrolment date

https://tfn.scot/opinion/sort-out-pensions-or-risk-2500-daily-fine

Charities buoyant despite overspends

Scottish charities that spent more than they earned last year still believe their organisations will prosper this year.

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-buoyant-despite-overspends

6 ways Universal Credit is failing

After nearly £2bn in investment, there is no evidence Universal Credit will ever entice more people into work. Here we list its six biggest failings

https://tfn.scot/lists/whats-wrong-with-universal-credit

Budget fails poor families

George Osborne's latest budget will push families further into poverty, say charities

https://tfn.scot/news/budget-fails-poor-families

Foodbanks provide more than just meals

Researchers have found the wide range of services that are provided at foodbanks, and warned they cannot be easily replaced

https://tfn.scot/news/foodbanks-provide-more-than-just-meals

Scots leaving more donations in their wills

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

Young Scots ashamed of the way they look

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

Corbyn: charity status could transform the UK’s media

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has set out bold plans to turn media groups into charities

https://tfn.scot/news/corbyn-charity-status-could-transform-the-uks-media

£8m boost for wellbeing projects across Scotland

More than 300 organisations across the country are delivering vital support to help communities cope with the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/news/8m-boost-for-wellbeing-projects-across-scotland

SNP members back decriminalisation of drugs

The Scottish Drugs Forum has welcomed the move, which it says would reduce harm.

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

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