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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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​Social work charities facing uncertain future over funding black hole

NEWS 22 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
​Audit Scotland report finds £667 million a year shortfall and charities already struggling to recruit skilled nursing and mental health staff

https://tfn.scot/news/social-work-charities-facing-uncertain-future-over-funding-black-hole

Faith and charity leaders call for asylum seekers to be given free bus passes

NEWS 9 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
The campaign is spearheaded by the Maryhill Integration Network (MIN).

https://tfn.scot/news/faith-and-charity-leaders-call-for-asylum-seekers-to-be-given-free-bus-passes

Poorest diabetes patients suffer worst levels of NHS care

NEWS 14 November 2023 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Disparity between health boards with poorest areas worse off

https://tfn.scot/news/poorest-diabetes-patients-suffer-worst-levels-of-nhs-care

Pilot project aims to reduce restraint in care settings

NEWS 30 May 2023 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Health & Social Care
Innovative programme looks at alternatives to restraining young people

https://tfn.scot/news/pilot-project-aims-to-reduce-restraint-in-care-settings

Path fund is open for applications from community groups and charities

NEWS 11 August 2022 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Supports path management as well as active travel

https://tfn.scot/news/path-fund-is-open-for-applications-from-community-groups-and-charities

Inflation rises to highest level in 40 years as cost of living crisis rages on

NEWS 18 May 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Around three quarters of the latest rise in inflation in April came from higher electricity and gas bills.

https://tfn.scot/news/inflation-rises-to-highest-level-in-40-years-as-cost-of-living-crisis-rages-on

Campaigners back bid to ban protests outside abortion clinics

NEWS 23 May 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
1 comment
The proposals have received widespread support, including from charities, campaigners and politicians from various political parties. 

https://tfn.scot/news/green-msp-launches-bill-on-protest-free-zones-outside-abortion-clinics

Full membership of the social enterprise Transition Group is revealed

NEWS 26 May 2022 by Graham Martin
Management
It aims to ensure a smooth move towards a single body to represent the country’s social enterprises

https://tfn.scot/news/full-membership-of-the-social-enterprise-transition-group-is-revealed

Give councils powers to house asylum seekers, charities say

NEWS 10 February 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
1 comment
"There needs to be certain funding in place, direct funding from the Home Office, on a partnership basis.” 

https://tfn.scot/news/give-councils-powers-to-house-asylum-seekers-charities-say

Young people lacking vital support as access to services worsen

NEWS 14 December 2021 by Rab Armour
Campaigners warn young people can't get access to facilities

https://tfn.scot/news/young-people-lacking-vital-support-as-access-to-services-worsen

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2026. 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.