Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Thousands of abused and neglected children invisible to social workers

NEWS 6 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

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?

NEWS 11 November 2015 by Graham Martin

Health & Social Care

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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

NEWS 16 March 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

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

NEWS 23 May 2017 by Rab Armour

Management

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

NEWS 22 August 2017 by Rab Armour

Management

2 comments

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

NEWS 19 December 2019 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

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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

NEWS 30 June 2020 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

3 comments

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

NEWS 3 July 2020 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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

NEWS 23 July 2020 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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

NEWS 23 July 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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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Private schools and Aleos to lose charitable tax breaks

Raptor slaughter will continue following “washout” grouse shooting report

Safety fears as charity subjected to vile, hate filled attacks

Government faces pressure to close loophole

Food should be part of national emergency strategy

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