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Rape survivors face long delays for support as sexual violence crisis deepens

NEWS 24 August 2026 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Charity says the fact that survivors already must wait months for support is a “badge of shame”

https://tfn.scot/news/rape-survivors-face-long-delays-for-support-as-sexual-violence-crisis-deepens

CAMHS demand continues to rise

NEWS 25 August 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Some 4,800 remain on waiting lists despite increase in cash

https://tfn.scot/news/camhs-demand-continues-to-rise

Coding and AI hubs launch across Scotland

NEWS 25 August 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Aim is to widen access to coding and AI learning

https://tfn.scot/news/coding-and-ai-hubs-launch-across-scotland

Charity forced to close after it loses Scottish Government funding

NEWS 25 August 2026 by Graham Martin
Management
Funding & Finance
It drew on reserves in a bid to survive, but will cease operations at the end of September

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-forced-to-close-after-it-loses-scottish-government-funding

Aid cuts more than double amount previously announced, NGOs warn

NEWS 25 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
New analysis of government figures shows the extent of cutbacks

https://tfn.scot/news/aid-cuts-more-than-double-amount-previously-announced-ngos-warn

Calls for rethink on government plans to cut land commissioners

NEWS 25 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Management
Environment & International
Andy Wightman has urged MSPs to pushback on the proposals

https://tfn.scot/news/calls-for-rethink-on-government-plans-to-cut-land-commissioners

New appointment to strengthen charity’s work in Scotland

NEWS 25 August 2026 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
A former CEO has joined Home-Start north of the border

https://tfn.scot/news/new-appointment-to-strengthen-charitys-work-in-scotland

Charities issue warning as sexual crimes hit record high

NEWS 26 August 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Survivors are being failed

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-issue-warning-as-sexual-crimes-hit-record-high

DEC income falls £10m as Middle East appeal revenue halves

NEWS 27 August 2026 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Coalition brought in £40.8m

https://tfn.scot/news/dec-income-falls-10m-as-middle-east-appeal-revenue-halves

Research shows children entering secure care with complex needs

NEWS 27 August 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Their experience is shown to affect their adult lives

https://tfn.scot/news/census-reveals-experiences-of-children-in-care-system

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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.