Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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

NEWS 19 June 2018 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

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

Vegans hit out at healthy eating scheme

NEWS 4 April 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

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The Vegan Society has said it could seek legal action over a voucher scheme which only allows families to access dairy milk

https://tfn.scot/news/vegans-hit-out-at-healthy-eating-scheme

Nearly half of Scots run out of money before payday

NEWS 23 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

New advice from Citizens Advice Scotland has shown 47% of Scots often struggle to make ends meet

https://tfn.scot/news/nearly-half-of-scots-run-out-of-money-before-payday

Youngsters want better protection from social media giants

NEWS 1 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Families & Young People

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

NEWS 12 July 2019 by Graham Martin

Management

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

NEWS 17 July 2019 by Gavin Stuart

Families & Young People

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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

Scotland’s seas need more protection

NEWS 7 June 2019 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

Environment Link has welcomed the launch of a public consultation on proposals to create more marine protected areas (MPAs) in Scottish seas

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-seas-need-more-protection

Public transport should be more affordable

NEWS 20 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

The cost of transport is putting significant pressures on those on lower incomes, and poor services can leave people isolated

https://tfn.scot/news/public-transport-should-be-more-affordable

Social enterprise aims to make eSports accessible

NEWS 21 June 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

Enable Gaming CIC aims to make the world of online gaming open to all

https://tfn.scot/news/social-enterprise-aims-to-make-esports-accessible

Offensive behaviour at football act binned by politicians

NEWS 16 March 2018 by Gareth Jones

Culture & Leisure

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Supporters have been warned that they could still face prosecution for behaving unacceptably

https://tfn.scot/news/offensive-behaviour-at-football-act-binned-by-politicians

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

Vegans hit out at healthy eating scheme

Nearly half of Scots run out of money before payday

Youngsters want better protection from social media giants

Anti-poverty goal progress is 100 years behind schedule

Award for social enterprise that teaches circus skills to youngsters

Scotland’s seas need more protection

Public transport should be more affordable

Social enterprise aims to make eSports accessible

Offensive behaviour at football act binned by politicians

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