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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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The shocking digital divide that punishes Universal Credit claimants

As many as one in three people seeking help with Universal Credit (UC) in Scotland don’t have access to the internet to make their claim

https://tfn.scot/news/the-shocking-digital-divide-the-punishes-universal-credit-claimants

Fight against knife crime continues

Knife crime has dropped dramatically since No Knives Better Lives was introduced 10 years ago

https://tfn.scot/news/fight-against-knife-crime-continues

Cancer Research UK launches Race for Life 2020

Events are being held across the country in spring.

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-research-uk-launches-race-for-life-2020

Record numbers of child abuse images reported to charity

The Internet Watch Foundation said it removed millions of pictures and videos last year.

https://tfn.scot/news/record-numbers-of-child-abuse-images-reported-to-charity

Campaigning nurse recognised by NSPCC

Ruth Moss has fought for online safety since her teenage daughter took her own life.

https://tfn.scot/news/campaigning-nurse-recognised-by-nspcc

Social enterprise funding boost

An array of organisations will share £175,000 from Firstport

https://tfn.scot/news/social-enterprise-funding-boost

Traumatised benefit claimants made to feel they are begging

People are not claiming vital benefits because the system is too traumatising, with claimants made to feel they are begging, a charity reports

https://tfn.scot/news/traumatised-benefit-claimants-made-to-feel-they-are-begging

Young eagles disappear in “highly suspicious” circumstances

The birds were last tracked over grouse moors in Inverness-shire and Aberdeenshire.

https://tfn.scot/news/young-eagles-disappear-in-highly-suspicious-circumstances

Disabled people abused over physical distancing

The overwhelming majority of disabled Scots say they have faced difficulties with physical distancing

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-people-abused-over-physical-distancing

eBike scheme to be extended

Up to £900,000 is being made available to help increase the use of the sustainable method of transport

https://tfn.scot/news/ebike-scheme-to-be-extended

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