Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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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The resilience of volunteers is under strain like never before

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

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

OPINION 4 February 2026 by Katie Carmichael

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Katie Carmichael asks: what barriers does Scotland need to break down to become a dyslexia-friendly nation?

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dyslexia-it-all-comes-down-to-one-letter

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

NEWS 1 February 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Social Justice & Poverty

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Militant misogynist Roosh V says rape should not punishable by law when done off public grounds

https://tfn.scot/news/bid-to-ban-pro-rape-events-in-scotland

Past tense: TFN's members-only news review!

FEATURE 17 May 2021 by Graham Martin

Management

Looking over the past month - exclusive for SCVO members

https://tfn.scot/features/past-tense-tfns-members-only-news-review

Global dementia conference explores the possibility of cure

NEWS 8 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell

Health & Social Care

Speakers from all over the world debated the latest dementia advances and findings at Alzheimer Scotland's flagship event

https://tfn.scot/news/global-dementia-conference-explores-possibility-of-cures-and-better-approac

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

Third sector honoured in Queen’s Birthday list

NEWS 15 June 2015 by Susan Smith

Management

People working and volunteering in Scottish charities have achieved a wide range of honours in the Queen's Birthday honours list

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-honoured-in-queens-birthday-list

“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

Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

NEWS 11 September 2015 by Graham Martin

Culture & Leisure

1 comment

The work of one of Scotland’s most tireless equality campaigners was celebrated at the first ever Scottish LGBTI awards

https://tfn.scot/news/equality-campaigner-honoured-at-lgbti-awards

Groundbreaking abuse law comes into force

NEWS 1 April 2019 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

1 comment

Coercive and controlling behaviour will now be considered as an offence under the new legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/groundbreaking-abuse-law-comes-into-force

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

Dyslexia: it all comes down to one letter

Petition to ban pro-rape events in Scotland this weekend

Past tense: TFN's members-only news review!

Global dementia conference explores the possibility of cure

Exclusive: charities blackmailed into dropping work scheme

Third sector honoured in Queen’s Birthday list

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

Equality campaigner honoured at LGBTI awards

Groundbreaking abuse law comes into force

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