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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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Thousands of abused and neglected children invisible to social workers

Matt Forde, head of NSPCC Scotland, warns many Scots children suffer similar abuse to that of tragic Liam Fee

https://tfn.scot/news/warning-over-abused-and-neglected-children-invisible-to-social-workers

Exclusive: the end of the road for Meals on Wheels?

The lifeline Meals on Wheels service could be on the verge of collapse – a victim of government and council cutbacks

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-the-end-of-the-road-for-meals-on-wheels

Scots children face some of the worst health inequalities in Europe

Experts show 15-year-olds have multiple health complaints and are undergoing more stress caused by school than most others

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-children-face-some-of-the-worst-health-inequalities-in-europe

Charities back moves to repeal hated Lobbying Act

Manifesto commitment pledges to fight to remove sections of the act affecting charities' right to campaign

https://tfn.scot/news/snp-plans-to-repeal-hated-lobbying-act

Private schools and Aleos to lose charitable tax breaks

Third sector hails move to retain business rates relief for genuine charities while removing it for controversial bodies such as private schools

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-private-schools-and-aleos-to-lose-charitable-rates-relief

Raptor slaughter will continue following “washout” grouse shooting report

A Scottish Government commission into grouse shooting was branded a “washout” after it stopped short from ordering that the industry become licensed

https://tfn.scot/news/raptors-will-continue-to-be-slaughtered-following-washout-report-into-grous

Safety fears as charity subjected to vile, hate filled attacks

An acclaimed charity has revealed the horrific levels of abuse it has received – leaving organisers and volunteers worried about their safety

https://tfn.scot/news/safety-fears-as-charity-subjected-to-vile-hate-filled-attacks1

Government faces pressure to close loophole

Charity calls for law to be changed

https://tfn.scot/news/government-faces-pressure-to-close-loophole

Food should be part of national emergency strategy

Charity calls for emergency response to include food support

https://tfn.scot/news/food-should-be-part-of-national-emergency-strategy

Homeless charity keeps 2,500 safe during lockdown

Simon Community Scotland has said action during Covid-19 proves that homelessness can be ended in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-charity-keeps-2500-safe-during-lockdown

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