Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Government already holds powers to extend FoI, which, when used, are shown to work effectively,In most cases, we can achieve continuity in rights under FoI law by developing existing governance and,is impossible through existing governance and processes.,SCVO supports this legislation and is seeking the government to go further.,rights is impossible through existing governance and processes.

https://scvo.scot/p/58166/2023/03/13/scvo-response-to-foi-reform-bill-consultation

Disabled people need rights now

FEATURE 23 May 2023 by Rab Armour

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Scotland’s disabled community feels increasingly isolated and legislation is the only way to address inequalities, urges a new campaign. Robert Armour finds out more.

https://tfn.scot/features/disabled-people-need-rights-now

The story behind foodbank use

FEATURE 14 May 2014 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

Luxury or necessity? Robert Armour talks to Scottish people about why they have turned to foodbanks

https://tfn.scot/features/the-story-behind-foodbank-use

A dam good idea

FEATURE 3 June 2014 by Rab Armour

Environment & International

Five years on, Scotland’s first mammal reintroduction trial celebrates success

https://tfn.scot/features/a-dam-good-idea

Services will be cut and social care bodies put at risk

OPINION 20 October 2017 Guest post

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John McDonald says the Scottish Government must fully fund charities to pay staff the living wage or services will be cut and charities could close

https://tfn.scot/opinion/services-will-be-cut-and-social-care-bodies-put-at-risk

Building an enhanced and compassionate social security system in Scotland

OPINION 21 January 2022 by Ben Macpherson

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Minister for Social Security Ben Macpherson: "Treating people with dignity, fairness and respect will be at the heart of delivering our new Adult Disability Payment"

https://tfn.scot/opinion/building-an-enhanced-and-compassionate-social-security-system-in-scotland

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