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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Posts by Niall Christie

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Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland welcomes new chair 
Amy’s appointment was announced at Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland’s (CHSS) recent AGM. 
NEWS 16 December 2022
Management
Health & Social Care
 
Holyrood committee launches call for evidence on people’s voices being heard in parliament
The Committee is seeking views from individuals, community groups and organisations on recommendations made by a Citizens’ Panel on public participation.  
NEWS 16 December 2022
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
 
Further commitments on sector needed from government, SCVO warns
During Thursday’s statement, the sector was mentioned twice in passing, and not at all in relation to investment. 
NEWS 16 December 2022
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Voluntary organisations across Scotland struggling as costs continue to rise
The wave 4 summary report presents key insights into Scotland’s third sector.
NEWS 16 December 2022
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Third Sector gives mixed reviews of Scottish Government budget 
Much more can – and must – be done to support people across Scotland, charities warned.
NEWS 16 December 2022
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Report warns poverty remains biggest obstacle to implementing children’s rights in Scotland. 
The research highlights that the situation for families the charity supports has significantly worsened, breaching children and young people’s fundamental rights.
NEWS 15 December 2022
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
SCVO calls for dialogue with ministers on fair work proposals
NEWS 8 December 2022
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
 
Isle of Lewis community hub wins prestigious green energy award
The former school was purchased by volunteer group Urras Stòras An Rubha in 2015 and the plan to give the building a new lease of life was realised in September when it reopened as Aros An Rubha. 
NEWS 8 December 2022
Management
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
 
Consultation launches on powers of Scotland’s charity regulator
Rules around who can be a charity trustee or senior office-holder in a charity would be tightened.
NEWS 8 December 2022
Management
Funding & Finance
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Campaigners: Scottish Government must use devolved tax levers to reduce and prevent poverty
Groups said reform is also needed to better tax wealth and carbon to fund national priorities
NEWS 8 December 2022
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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