Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

A fresh start for fundraising as scandal is put to rest

OPINION 19 January 2016 by Susan Smith

Funding & Finance

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Susan Smith says the FRSB's final report into the circumstances of Olive Cooke's death is as uninspiring as the regulator has been

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-fresh-start-from-fundraising-as-scandal-is-put-to-rest

Councils taxing disabled into poverty

NEWS 16 February 2015 by Susan Smith

Health & Social Care

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A coalition of Scottish disability charities is calling for an end to council care charges that they say are forcing disabled into poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/councils-taxing-disabled-into-poverty

Scotland’s election manifestos: a mental health analysis

OPINION 30 April 2021 by Gordon Johnston

Health & Social Care

Gordon Johnston examines the commitments being made to mental health by Scottish political parties

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scotlands-election-manifestos-a-mental-health-analysis

Carers must be respected and recognised

OPINION 8 June 2016 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

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Susan Petty, a full-time carer, believes the role of those caring for loved ones is undervalued despite carers saving the state billions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/carers-must-be-respected-and-recognised

Good news amid crisis as new youth fund launched

OPINION 24 March 2020 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Ian McLaughlan conveys good news for the sector despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis

https://tfn.scot/opinion/good-news-amid-crisis-as-new-youth-fund-launched

Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland

OPINION 17 June 2016 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-care-is-a-crucial-investment-in-the-people-of-scotland

Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

OPINION 29 October 2015 by Rab Armour

Health & Social Care

The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tackling-loneliness-crucial-for-scotlands-future-health

Figures prove Work Programme isn’t working says SCVO

NEWS 23 June 2015 by Rab Armour

Social Justice & Poverty

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Work Programme should be ditched as data shows it is consitently failing to find long-term jobs for the unemployed

https://tfn.scot/news/figures-prove-work-programme-isnt-working-says-scvo

Quarter of a million pounds for sports groups

NEWS 1 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Culture & Leisure

Final round of Glasgow 2014 legacy fund awards made

https://tfn.scot/news/quarter-of-a-million-pounds-for-sports-groups

Happy birthday to Project Scotland

NEWS 10 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell

Families & Young People

Volunteer charity ProjectScotland is marking its first decade by celebrating those who have completed its programme

https://tfn.scot/news/happy-birthday-to-project-scotland

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Good news amid crisis as new youth fund launched

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Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

Figures prove Work Programme isn’t working says SCVO

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