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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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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

New witness centre will support children

Charities have welcomed the initiative, which will support vulnerable witnesses who are needed to give evidence

https://tfn.scot/news/new-witness-centre-will-support-children

Social housing is Scotland’s best kept secret

Social housing is one of Scotland’s best kept secrets, says Scotland’s membership body for housing associations and co-operatives

https://tfn.scot/news/social-housing-is-scotlands-best-kept-secret

Tackling poverty will boost mental health

Leading author will make the claim at a lecture as Challenge Poverty Week kicks off

https://tfn.scot/news/tackling-poverty-will-boost-mental-health

Charity takes government cash to help with Universal Credit

A charity will help the UK government with the Universal Credit roll out – despite previously calling for the controversial benefit to be halted

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-takes-government-cash-to-help-with-universal-credit

Youngsters want better protection from social media giants

A survey by the NSPCC found 90% of 11-16 year-olds want tech firms to do more to keep them safe.

https://tfn.scot/news/youngsters-want-better-protection-from-social-media-giants

Anti-poverty goal progress is 100 years behind schedule

SDG targets will not be met at current rate, warns charity

https://tfn.scot/news/anti-poverty-goal-progress-is-100-years-behind-schedule

Award for social enterprise that teaches circus skills to youngsters

Think Circus CIC has been granted £25,000 from start-up agency Firstport.

https://tfn.scot/news/award-for-social-enterprise-that-teaches-circus-skills-to-youngsters

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

Youngsters to hold first minister to account

Young people have been placed at the heart of policymaking by two charities, and have devised a political debate

https://tfn.scot/news/youngsters-to-hold-first-minister-to-account

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