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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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Bed shortages see vulnerable patients sent across the border for treatment

Charities raise concerns as NHS struggles to cope with rising number of patients with eating disorders

https://tfn.scot/news/alarm-as-mental-health-patients-get-shipped-to-scotland-for-treatment

More sanctions inevitable with JobCentre closures

Warning JobCentre closures will result in increased hardship for benefit claimants

https://tfn.scot/news/more-sanctions-inevitable-with-jobcentre-closures

Few Scots make link between food and poverty

​Scots urged to find out more about where their food comes from to combat poverty

https://tfn.scot/news/few-scots-make-link-between-food-and-poverty

DWP acted unlawfully over benefits appeals

​DWP found to be arbitrarily preventing appeals

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

Most Scottish carers feel lonely and isolated

Most Scottish carers say they feel lonely and socially isolated, according to a new round of research

https://tfn.scot/news/most-scottish-carers-feel-lonely-and-isolated

Scots still trust charities says OSCR

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

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

MPs unite across parties to oppose fossil fuels

All six Edinburgh and Midlothian MPs have spoken out about the urgent need for fossil fuel divestment

https://tfn.scot/news/mps-unite-across-parties-to-oppose-fossil-fuels

Project supports disabled youngsters into work

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

Huge new investment funds affordable homes

Cash will be used to develop and improve Glasgow housing

https://tfn.scot/news/huge-new-investment-funds-affordable-homes

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