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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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Consultation launched on Freedom of Information reform

The bill will aim to improve enforcement, encourage an increase in proactive publication and ensure sufficient resources are in place for the regulator to enable the law to work.

https://tfn.scot/news/consultation-launched-on-freedom-of-information-reform

New CEO to take the helm at Age Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/new-ceo-to-take-the-helm-at-age-scotland

Third Sector to benefit from £3.5million grant scheme

National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-to-benefit-from-3-5million-grant-scheme

Parliament group to shine a light on rural poverty

The CPG on Poverty will be taking evidence about the impact of the ‘poverty premium’ on rural households.

https://tfn.scot/news/parliament-group-to-shine-a-light-on-rural-poverty

New book aims to help organisations understand the difference their service makes

The study paints a realistic picture of how organisations contribute to change.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-book-aims-to-help-organisations-understand-the-difference-their-service-makes

Cost of laughing: Scots face fun deficit as times get tougher

People are having to give up socialising, hobbies and even their pets

https://tfn.scot/news/cost-of-laughing-scots-face-fun-deficit-as-times-get-tougher

Charities welcome commencement of new hunting legislation

The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 came into force October 3, 2023. 

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-welcome-commencement-of-new-hunting-legislation

Covid pandemic aided cross-sector work

Organisations told delegates of the benefits and challenges facing those undertaking partnership working.

https://tfn.scot/news/covid-pandemic-aided-cross-sector-work

Increase in demand for food bank advice

CAS warned of a “direct link” between higher energy prices and food inflation and increased demand for food insecurity advice.

https://tfn.scot/news/increase-in-demand-for-food-bank-advice

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