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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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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

Charity unveils new strategy

The Donaldson Trust is aiming to become the national centre for neurodiversity in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-unveils-new-strategy

Covid-19 hits poorest the hardest

Includem has released new research to mark Challenge Poverty Week

https://tfn.scot/news/covid-19-hits-poorest-the-hardest

Politicians should build on social cohesion

RNIB Scotland is calling on all political parties to build on the greater social cohesion that the coronavirus crisis has engendered

https://tfn.scot/news/politicians-should-build-on-social-cohesion

Calls to simplify Gift Aid

Charities miss out on more than £500 million every year in unclaimed Gift Aid

https://tfn.scot/news/calls-to-simplify-gift-aid

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

Homelessness charity secures use of iconic hotel

Edinburgh’s Old Waverley Hotel will be used as emergency accommodation during the coronavirus outbreak.

https://tfn.scot/news/homelessness-charity-secures-use-of-iconic-hotel

Social enterprise provides 11,000 free meals in Angus

The S-Mart Grocery Pack is available to anyone in the area struggling to make ends meet.

https://tfn.scot/news/social-enterprise-provides-11000-free-meals-in-angus

Charities should not be put off from making furlough applications

A legal expert has said organisations that receive public funding may still be able to furlough staff in certain circumstances

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-should-not-be-put-off-from-making-furlough-applications

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