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Scottish Government to scrap universal winter fuel payments for pensioners

NEWS 14 August 2024 by Niall Christie
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Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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Age Scotland said the SNP Government has been left with no decision but to replicate plans to means-test the Winter Fuel Payment.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-to-scrap-universal-winter-fuel-payments-for-pensioners

2023 becomes deadliest year on record for aid workers

NEWS 15 August 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
A new report has found that 2023 was the deadliest year on record for aid workers with more overseas charity workers killed than ever before. 

https://tfn.scot/news/2023-becomes-deadliest-year-on-record-for-aid-workers

SCVO and partners launch milestone digital inclusion charter

NEWS 16 August 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
A trailblazing partnership between SCVO and the Scottish Government has launched a milestone charter to improve digital inclusion.

https://tfn.scot/news/scvo-and-partners-launch-milestone-digital-inclusion-charter

Remember aid heroes on World Humanitarian Day

NEWS 19 August 2024 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
"Stand in solidarity both with those who need our help, and those who are dedicated to helping others day in, day out”

https://tfn.scot/news/remember-aid-heroes-on-world-humanitarian-day

Scottish Government scraps plans for free bus travel for asylum seekers

NEWS 19 August 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Charities have hit out at the Scottish Government after it was announced plans to provide free bus travel for asylum seekers is to be scrapped. 

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-government-scraps-plans-for-free-bus-travel-for-asylum-seekers

Charity launches online resource to boost women's heart health

NEWS 20 August 2024 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
"Heart disease has been perceived as a disease affecting men - however, it is one of the leading causes of death for women"

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-launches-online-resource-to-boost-womens-heart-health

Charity helps Barlinnie inmates produce their own podcast

NEWS 20 August 2024 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
1 comment
This is the latest project to be produced by Barbed Wireless, the prison's long-running radio station

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-helps-barlinnie-inmates-produce-their-own-podcast

Scotland must work faster to combat rising drug deaths

NEWS 20 August 2024 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Statistics reveal a worrying rise in drug-related deaths

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-must-work-faster-to-combat-rising-drug-deaths

Ministers and former first ministers to attend third sector conference

NEWS 21 August 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Event will be held in Edinburgh and online

https://tfn.scot/news/minsiters-and-former-first-ministers-to-attend-third-sector-conference

Trio of appointments at neurodiversity charity

NEWS 21 August 2024 by Graham Martin
Management
Health & Social Care
Trust plans to extend its reach to support even more neurodivergent people

https://tfn.scot/news/trio-of-appointments-at-neurodiversity-charity

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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.