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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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TV first as child sexual exploitation advert launched

NEWS 4 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
Chilling advert tells parents to learn how to spot the signs of abuse

https://tfn.scot/news/tv-first-as-child-sexual-exploitation-advert-launched

Charities missing out on millions in Gift Aid

NEWS 6 August 2016 by Graham Martin
Management
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Charities recouped a record £1.26 billion in Gift Aid tax relief last year – 20% more than they did five years ago

https://tfn.scot/news/record-amount-gained-from-gift-aid-but-charities-stlll-missing-out-on-billi

A child is counselled for mental trauma every 11 minutes

NEWS 6 February 2017 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
More than 50,000 children were counselled by the Childline service last year – an average of one every eleven minutes

https://tfn.scot/news/one-child-every-11-minutes-counselled-for-mental-trauma

Charity says ditch the car and save thousands

NEWS 26 April 2017 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Huge savings can be achieved if families ditch the car - even for short journeys

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-says-ditch-the-car-and-save-thousands

Revealed: the brutal reality of low paid work in Scotland

NEWS 7 September 2016 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
The massive gulf between what low paid workers believe is needed for a decent working life and the reality they live with has been laid bare

https://tfn.scot/news/revealed-the-brutal-reality-of-low-paid-work-in-scotland

Yemen on the brink of catastrophe, Oxfam report finds

NEWS 21 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
Environment & International
Yemen has been pushed to the brink of catastrophe by 18 months of war, according to a report from Oxfam

https://tfn.scot/news/yemen-on-the-brink-of-catastrophe-oxfam-report-finds

How charities help offenders turn their lives around

NEWS 12 July 2016 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Nearly 250 young people with previous convictions have been employed by charities across Scotland, through Community Jobs Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/how-charities-help-offenders-turn-their-lives-around

The NHS needs to shape up says stressed and overworked Scottish nurses

NEWS 18 June 2016 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
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A Royal College of Nurses survey has uncovered disturbing levels of dissatisfaction amongst nurses working in the NHS

https://tfn.scot/news/the-nhs-needs-to-shape-up-says-stressed-and-overworked-scottish-nurses

Volunteers needed urgently for dementia trials

NEWS 19 July 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
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Those with dementia or experiencing early memory problems are urgently needed for new drug studies say scientists

https://tfn.scot/news/volunteers-needed-urgently-for-dementia-trials-opening-in-scotland

Creating mentally healthy schools 

OPINION 13 September 2023 by Martin Crewe
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Martin Crewe: We need to create positive learning spaces in our schools where relationships can be nurtured and learning enhanced

https://tfn.scot/opinion/mentally-healthy-schools

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.