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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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Public backs a ban on game bird shooting

Most people in the UK think the shooting of birds for ‘sport’ should be banned

https://tfn.scot/news/public-backs-a-ban-on-game-bird-shooting

Body image fears fuelling rise in Childline calls

Fears young people are unduly concerned about their looks

https://tfn.scot/news/body-image-fears-fuelling-rise-in-childline-calls

More than 10,000 households live in temporary accommodation

The amount of people living in hostel accomodation has risen since 2010, research has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/10000-people-sleep-on-scotlands-streets

Scotland aims to consign violence against women to history

Scotland has detailed its progress in tackling violence, to mark the start of 16 days of international activism

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-aims-to-consign-violence-against-women-to-history

Empty homes project praised

YMCA Glenrothes has been recognised for its work in revamping empty housing for use by those at risk of homelessness

https://tfn.scot/news/empty-homes-project-praised

New emergency homeless places created for Christmas

Emergency beds have been created for people who are homeless in Edinburgh – just in time for Christmas

https://tfn.scot/news/new-emergency-homeless-places-created-for-christmas

No rules broken when health board raided charity cash

An NHS board didn’t break any rules when it raided charity funds to pay for IT projects, Scotland's charity regulator has said

https://tfn.scot/news/no-rules-broken-when-health-board-raided-charity-cash

Save our human rights plea to Lords

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland and Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations have asked the House of Lords to protect the rights of citizens

https://tfn.scot/news/brexit-human-rights-plea

It’s not old people who can’t afford heating

Those who struggle to heat their homes in winter are more likely to be under 65 and living in rented accommodation

https://tfn.scot/news/old-people-are-not-struggling-to-heat-their-homes

Anti-poverty activists slam Social Bite for courting royalty

Social firm criticised for its high-profile celebrity endorsements

https://tfn.scot/news/anti-poverty-activists-slam-social-bite-for-courting-royalty

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