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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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Charities launch hard-hitting campaign against knife crime

NEWS 14 September 2021 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
It features an emotive podcast where mum Lynn Burns talks about losing her only child

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-launch-hard-hitting-campaign-against-knife-crime

Trainees turn their back on addiction and look forward to the future

NEWS 29 September 2022 by Robert Armour
Health & Social Care
Ground-breaking scheme equips trainees for employment

https://tfn.scot/news/trainees-turn-their-back-on-addiction-and-look-forward-to-the-future

Who Cares? Scotland chair to step down

NEWS 30 May 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Ryan McCuaig will leave the post at the end of June to allow him to focus on his legal career. 

https://tfn.scot/news/who-cares-scotland-chair-to-step-down

“Hugely detrimental”: Public debt pulling families further into poverty

NEWS 15 June 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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The report also indicates that low income families are in the midst of a debt crisis.

https://tfn.scot/news/hugely-detrimental-public-debt-pulling-families-further-into-poverty

Scottish Refugee Council selected for Guardian Charity Appeal

NEWS 8 December 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
As part of the appeal, the newspaper will profile the charities’ vital work through articles and a film.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-refugee-council-selected-for-guardian-charity-appeal

Urgent calls for council tax revaluation

NEWS 8 February 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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“Foundations of Scottish society are being eroded” by local taxation failures

https://tfn.scot/news/government-facing-council-tax-revaluation-call

Disabled people asked to speak out on access as part of major survey

NEWS 27 September 2024 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Euan’s Guide launches its 2024 Access Survey to uncover the state of disabled access

https://tfn.scot/news/disabled-people-asked-to-speak-out-on-access-as-part-of-major-survey

Camphill School Aberdeen appoints trio of new trustees to strengthen board  

NEWS 24 February 2025 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
The charity supports children and young people with complex additional support needs and learning disabilities. 

https://tfn.scot/news/camphill-school-aberdeen-appoints-trio-of-new-trustees-to-strengthen-board

Working no longer a reliable route out of poverty

NEWS 23 November 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
More than half of those in the UK who are living below the poverty line live in a household with at least one adult in work

https://tfn.scot/news/working-no-longer-a-route-out-of-poverty

Vital mental health service for pupils in Fife axed

NEWS 3 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
Penumbra has hit out at Fife Council after it confirmed its £200,000 funding to provide mental health services in schools will not be renewed

https://tfn.scot/news/Vital-mental-health-service-for-pupils-in-Fife-axed

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.