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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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Deaf ambition for 2021

Janis McDonald says a major climate change summit in Glasgow this year provides the chance to highlight inclusive communication on a global stage

https://tfn.scot/opinion/deaf-ambition-for-2021

Helping older people to live well at home

Rab Campbell examines an initiative from Food Train and tech company SICCAR helps older people live well at home, potentially freeing up hospital beds

https://tfn.scot/opinion/helping-older-people-to-live-well-at-home

Refugee crisis saw 12 million people displaced last year

Figures released for World Refugee Day highlights the shocking number of people who were forced from their homes last year

https://tfn.scot/news/refugee-crisis-saw-12-million-people-displaced-last-year

App can give stroke survivors their voice back

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland has helped to develop new technology that can dramatically improve the lives of those living with aphasia

https://tfn.scot/news/app-can-give-stroke-survivors-their-voice-back1

BHF unveils strategy to deal with Covid-19 hit

The charity is set to cut up to 300 roles and has announced several changes to its directorate

https://tfn.scot/news/bhf-unveils-strategy-to-deal-with-covid-19-hit

Big Noise celebrates a big birthday

More than 3,500 children have learned to play an instrument since the project began

https://tfn.scot/news/big-noise-celebrates-a-big-birthday

Named Person: we can’t lose sight of the benefits of information sharing

Calum Munro explains why information sharing is at the heart of the Named Person law and must be retained

https://tfn.scot/opinion/named-person-we-cant-lose-sight-of-the-benefits-of-information-sharing

A helping hand from online neighbours

Getting support as you grow older

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-helping-hand-from-online-neighbours

After Paris: publish and be damned?

Fighting for press freedom across the world

https://tfn.scot/opinion/amnesty-blog

Fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of Social Security Scotland

A system designed by the Scottish public is supporting those most in need

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fairness-dignity-and-respect-at-the-heart-of-social-security-scotland

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