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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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10% of Glasgow City Council workers to become mentors for city’s school pupils

NEWS 24 January 2017 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
Glasgow City Council is encouraging its staff by committing to offering them paid leave if they become mentors for the city's care experienced pupils

https://tfn.scot/news/10-of-council-workers-to-become-volunteer-mentors

Girls most affected by current crisis new research reveals

NEWS 29 June 2023 by Robert Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Girls worry about their families getting through financial pressures

https://tfn.scot/news/girls-most-affected-by-current-crisis-new-research-reveals

Rape crisis centres publish recommendations for service’s future

NEWS 17 November 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
The strategic review, published in June of this year, made several welcome recommendations for the funding of VAWG services. 

https://tfn.scot/news/rape-crisis-centres-publish-recommendations-for-services-future

Shock as health project faces closure

NEWS 11 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
Funding & Finance
Pilton Community Health Project has had its funding slashed by the council and health board operating under Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board

https://tfn.scot/news/shock-as-health-project-faces-closure

Girls face crisis of confidence

NEWS 8 October 2024 by Robert Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Attitudes survey reveals lack of self esteem becuase of sexism and shaming

https://tfn.scot/news/girls-face-crisis-of-confidence

Children in Need chair quits after launching tirade at CEO over funding to Scots charity

NEWS 21 November 2024 by Robert Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Funding & Finance
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She claims child abuse revelations ruined CEO's enjoyment of Bruce Springsteen concert

https://tfn.scot/news/children-in-need-chair-quits-after-launching-tirade-at-ceo-over-funding-to-scots-charity

Edinburgh charities still in limbo amid questions over IJB funding cuts

NEWS 29 November 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Experts warned hundreds of third sector jobs were at threat if a proposal to pull funding went ahead. 

https://tfn.scot/news/edinburgh-charities-still-in-limbo-amid-questions-over-ijb-funding-cuts

Revitalising Trusts project unlocks millions for charities in Scotland

NEWS 11 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Over £5million from dormant trusts revitalised, with “more to come”. 

https://tfn.scot/news/revitalising-trusts-project-unlocks-millions-for-charities-in-scotland

National Lottery Community Fund criticised over funding for “transphobic hate group”

NEWS 9 August 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Free Pride have become the latest group to criticise LGB Alliance, and the National Lottery’s support of the group. 

https://tfn.scot/news/national-lottery-community-fund-criticised-over-funding-for-transphobic-hate-group

New charity launched to protect Scottish rainforests

NEWS 16 February 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
The new charity has raised funds from a number of private donors to acquire Couldoran House.

https://tfn.scot/news/new-charity-launched-to-protect-scottish-rainforests

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