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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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Let them eat leftover cake

OPINION 16 February 2015 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
1 comment
Shelagh Young explains why distributing food waste to the poor to tackle poverty will prove to be a pricey mistake in the long run

https://tfn.scot/opinion/let-them-eat-leftover-cake

Revealed: what it’s like to be a young carer in Scotland

NEWS 21 February 2017 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
A new study maps out the day to day experiences of young carers in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/revealed-what-its-like-to-be-a-young-carer-in-scotland

Exposed: Scotland’s target-driven sanction regime

NEWS 26 August 2015 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
1 comment
Sanctions appear arbitrary but are being driven by targets imposed on Jobcentre managers by the DWP

https://tfn.scot/news/exposed-scotlands-target-driven-sanction-regime

Homeless refugees told to “stay with friends”

NEWS 28 June 2016 by Susan Smith
Social Justice & Poverty
1 comment
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

Lorraine Kelly to front a night of fundraising as STV Children’s Appeal returns

NEWS 31 October 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
This year’s event features an exclusive performance by Tom Walker.

https://tfn.scot/news/lorraine-kelly-to-front-a-night-of-fundraising-as-stv-childrens-appeal-returns

Older people’s commissioner could help save lives, charity says

NEWS 14 August 2023 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Food Train is urging MSPs to get behind the action.

https://tfn.scot/news/older-peoples-commissioner-could-help-save-lives-charity-says

Fears as first minister signals universal free school meals could end

NEWS 4 May 2023 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Humza Yousaf favours a more "targeted approach"

https://tfn.scot/news/fears-as-first-minister-signals-universal-free-school-meals-could-end

Leading charity chief revealed as convicted killer

NEWS 31 May 2023 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
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Charity says chief executive's past is a matter of public record

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-charity-chief-revealed-as-convicted-killer

Employers urged to look at more innovative ways to offer flexible working for staff

NEWS 23 June 2022 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Demand for flexible working has never been higher

https://tfn.scot/news/employers-urged-to-look-at-more-innovative-ways-to-offer-flexible-working-for-staff

New chair and trustees appointed to board of agricultural society

NEWS 20 December 2022 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Regeneration & Housing
“We are very much looking forward to working with Jimmy and Jane and grateful to all our trustees for the energy and enthusiasm they put into their roles.”

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chair-and-trustees-appointed-to-board-of-agricultural-society

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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.