Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Council funding cuts could devastate the third sector

NEWS 21 November 2016 by Graham Martin

Social Justice & Poverty

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The cuts crisis crashing across Scotland’s voluntary sector continues apace – with fresh warnings of closures

https://tfn.scot/news/brace-yourselves-cuts-to-crash-into-sector

Over a quarter of Scots say they would not attempt CPR to save a life

NEWS 15 October 2018 by Sophie Bell

Health & Social Care

BHF Scotland urges more local authorities to teach life saving CPR in schools

https://tfn.scot/news/over-a-quarter-of-scots-say-they-would-not-attempt-cpr-to-save-a-life

Small businesses backing charities

NEWS 25 February 2019 by Gareth Jones

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The majority of smaller firms in Scotland are supporting local charities, a report has revealed

https://tfn.scot/news/small-businesses-backing-charities

Living through lockdown with HIV

OPINION 29 May 2020 Guest post

Regeneration & Housing

Alan Eagleson on how Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland has been providing vital support for people living with blood borne viruses during lockdown

https://tfn.scot/opinion/living-through-lockdown-with-hiv

Reflections on 2020 from Perth and Kinross

OPINION 24 September 2020 Guest post

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Lori Hughes on what she's learnt from six months of lockdown and a series of Build Back Better third sector circles in Perth and Kinross

https://tfn.scot/opinion/reflections-on-2020-from-perth-and-kinross

Covid-19: a journey from despair to hope

OPINION 3 April 2020 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Rory Mair is in one of the Covid-19 highest risk groups - he tells how he fought despair by seeking solace in the efforts of his community

https://tfn.scot/opinion/covid-19-a-journey-from-despair-to-hope

We shouldn’t pretend we aren’t human

OPINION 9 April 2020 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Pat Armstrong reflects on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting her personally and stresses the importance of thinking about your wellbeing

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-shouldnt-pretend-we-arent-human

Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

NEWS 29 April 2015 by Rab Armour

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Workfare campaigners is accused of blackmailing and bullying charities taking part in government work schemes

https://tfn.scot/news/exclusive-charities-blackmailed-into-dropping-workfare

Funding cuts and volunteering: you can only take out so much before there's a collapse

OPINION 9 February 2023 by Sarah Latto

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Social Justice & Poverty

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The resilience of volunteers is under strain like never before

https://tfn.scot/opinion/funding-cuts-and-volunteering

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

OPINION 2 October 2024 by Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips of WithYou on the importance of ensuring timely, effective alcohol support services are available in communities across Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-wonderful-example-of-the-difference-effective-services-can-make-to-both-individuals-and-communities

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Council funding cuts could devastate the third sector

Over a quarter of Scots say they would not attempt CPR to save a life

Small businesses backing charities

Living through lockdown with HIV

Reflections on 2020 from Perth and Kinross

Covid-19: a journey from despair to hope

We shouldn’t pretend we aren’t human

Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

Funding cuts and volunteering: you can only take out so much before there's a collapse

“A wonderful example of the difference effective services can make to both individuals and communities.”

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