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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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Homeless refugees told to “stay with friends”

NEWS 28 June 2016 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
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Problems with National Insurance numbers and benefits claims means that refugees are finding themselves destitute and homeless, finds new report

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-refugees-told-to-stay-with-friends

Social Security Scotland’s unique human rights approach to benefits

OPINION 4 December 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
On the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Professor Paul Knight OBE explains how the department is supporting disabled people

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-security-scotlands-unique-human-rights-approach-to-benefits

Funding boost for innovative projects

NEWS 12 March 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The use of Artificial Intelligence to deliver social good is set to be expanded thanks to a £100,000 fund

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-boost-for-innovative-projects

Mental health support for deaf people in Scotland stepped up

NEWS 24 April 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
Support services for those affected by deafness are being increased, with mental health issues more prevalent within the deaf community

https://tfn.scot/news/mental-health-support-for-deaf-people-in-scotland-stepped-up

Guide to applying for emergency coronavirus funding

NEWS 21 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
Regeneration & Housing
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Local charities and grassroots organisations that are responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic can apply for grants of up to £5,000

https://tfn.scot/news/guide-to-applying-for-emergency-coronavirus-funding

Sustrans Scotland’s thirteen asks to create better places, improve our health and protect the planet

OPINION 28 April 2022 by Claire Daly
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
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At this year’s local council elections, Sustrans Scotland is calling on parties and candidates to show the leadership needed to transform communities for the better and for everyone.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/sustrans-scotlands-thirteen-asks-to-create-better-places-improve-our-health-and-protect-the-planet

Volunteering should be open to everyone

OPINION 13 May 2022 by Jane Deary
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Challenging stereotypes around volunteering

https://tfn.scot/opinion/volunteering-should-be-open-to-everyone

Co-chairs: could two heads be better than one for your charity?

OPINION 5 November 2024 by Helen Kidd
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Lawyer Helen Kidd explores the rise of the co-chair

https://tfn.scot/opinion/co-chairs-could-two-heads-be-better-than-one-for-your-charity

Time to embrace neurodiversity

OPINION 20 July 2022 by Kat Allen
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Many autistic people have impressive qualifications and CVs, so why the employment gap?

https://tfn.scot/opinion/time-to-embrace-neurodiversity

One million meals distributed by charity in Glasgow and the west

NEWS 20 May 2020 by Gareth Jones
Social Justice & Poverty
FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland has sent out six months' worth of food in just eight weeks

https://tfn.scot/news/one-million-meals-distributed-by-charity-in-glasgow-and-the-west

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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.