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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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Universities must do more to accept people from poorer backgrounds

NEWS 19 June 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
NUS Scotland calls on more to be done for applicants from most deprived areas

https://tfn.scot/news/universities-must-do-more-to-accept-people-from-poorer-backgrounds

Veterans face negative stereotypes when applying for jobs

NEWS 8 October 2019 by Gavin Stuart
Social Justice & Poverty
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Almost one fifth of executives said they would be unlikely to employ a veteran.

https://tfn.scot/news/veterans-face-negative-stereotypes-when-applying-for-jobs

Households asked to donate their £400 government energy support

NEWS 6 December 2022 by Rab Armour
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Funding & Finance
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Community groups and charities would benefit

https://tfn.scot/news/households-asked-to-donate-their-400-government-energy-support

Urban farm could avoid closure, council says

NEWS 12 January 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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Environment & International
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#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Gorgie Farm in Edinburgh has said that talks are underway.

https://tfn.scot/news/urban-farm-could-avoid-closure-council-says

Edinburgh-based urban farm closes its doors

NEWS 17 January 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
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#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
This is the second time the farm has been threatened with closure, with looming liquidation in late 2019 leading to £100,000 of crowdfunding.

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-based-urban-farm-closes-its-doors

Polling shows Scots want ban on dog racing

NEWS 19 January 2023 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Majority believe breeding dogs for the tracks is cruel

https://tfn.scot/news/polling-shows-scots-want-ban-on-dog-racing

Aberdeenshire children's charity fighting to stay afloat

NEWS 20 January 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The Ellon-based group is operational across Aberdeen and the Shire, supporting pre-school children with disabilities and Additional Support Needs.

https://tfn.scot/news/aberdeenshire-childrens-charity-fighting-to-stay-afloat

Trans rights charity welcomes move to modernise gender recognition bill

NEWS 6 October 2022 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Bill provides legal recognition for trans people

https://tfn.scot/news/trans-rights-charity-welcomes-move-to-modernise-gender-recognition-bill

Leading art gallery to close its doors amid funding crisis

NEWS 18 October 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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More than 40 staff had already left in a “voluntary exit” scheme to cut costs.

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-art-gallery-to-close-its-doors-amid-funding-crisis

Analysis shows social enterprise is changing young people's lives for good

NEWS 20 October 2022 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
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Project aims to increase confidence and self-esteem

https://tfn.scot/news/analysis-shows-social-enterprise-is-changing-young-peoples-lives-for-good

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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.