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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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DWP acted unlawfully over benefits appeals

NEWS 7 August 2017 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
​DWP found to be arbitrarily preventing appeals

https://tfn.scot/news/dwp-acted-unlawfully-over-benefits-appeals

Nearly a quarter of 5-year-olds are overweight

NEWS 12 December 2017 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
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Cancer Research Scotland is calling for drastic action to wean young children off crisps, chocolate and fizzy drinks

https://tfn.scot/news/nearly-a-quarter-of-5-year-olds-are-overweight

Latte levy could provide massive windfall for charities

NEWS 5 January 2018 by Graham Martin
Management
The introduction of a latte levy has the potential to build on the huge success of the plastic bag charge and raise huge sums for good causes

https://tfn.scot/news/latte-levy-could-provide-massive-windfall-for-charities

Pressure mounts on Scottish social security agency to ban hated disability tests

NEWS 23 January 2018 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
New social security system must prevent disabled going through humiliating medical assessments

https://tfn.scot/news/pressure-mounts-on-scottish-social-security-agency-to-ban-hated-disability

Project sees schoolchildren tackle homelessness

NEWS 6 November 2017 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
Project wants to highlight the issue to next generation

https://tfn.scot/news/project-sees-schoolchildren-tackle-homelessness

Girls lack confidence to succeed in their careers

NEWS 27 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Girlguiding Scotland held a four day initiative with inspiring women in a bid to help youngsters feel more confident about their job prospects

https://tfn.scot/news/girls-lack-confidence-to-succeed-in-their-careers

Children admit to bullying others about their looks

NEWS 23 May 2018 by Susan Smith
Families & Young People
Changing Faces say youngsters with a disfigurement are struggling with a very hostile school environment

https://tfn.scot/news/children-admit-to-bullying-peers-about-appearance

Scots still trust charities says OSCR

NEWS 25 May 2018 by Susan Smith
Management
New research from Scotland's charity regulator suggests negative media stories have not affected public trust

https://tfn.scot/news/scots-still-trust-charities-says-oscr

Crackdown on high-interest lending

NEWS 31 May 2018 by Gareth Jones
Social Justice & Poverty
Charities have welcomed plans to curb prices charged by rent-to-own companies, but want to see banks face overdraft fee limits

https://tfn.scot/news/crackdown-on-high-interest-lending

Project supports disabled youngsters into work

NEWS 28 June 2018 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
Charity Thistle has gained funding which will give 200 young people tailored support for the transition from school into work

https://tfn.scot/news/project-supports-disabled-youngsters-into-work

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.