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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

 
In National Epilepsy Week (20-26 May), Epilepsy Scotland has launched its #BeyondSeizure campaign

 
For five years I’ve had the privilege to help tell the stories of Citizens Advice in Scotland. As I prepare to move on to a new role, I’ve been reflecting on the stories that will stay with me.

 
Charity has run 14 consecutive projects over the coldest months and this was by far the busiest

 
Capital food bank reveals that demand is soaring - in the city and across Scotland

 
"The money is there, now the first minister must show that the political will is too and prioritise investment in our public service and communities”

 
Right There said it has been forced to make the decision by City of Edinburgh Council. 

 
The new first minister has stated that one of his top priorities is eliminating child poverty. This is certainly a central aim on the journey towards a practical, real-world, wellbeing economy that impacts our daily lives

 
SMSA warned t it faced being wound up by the end of the year if alternatives could not be found. 

 
Supported accommodation provider and charity, Right There, runs three units in the city, paid for by a council contract. 

 
VASLan chief executive Steven Sweeney and SCVO head of policy and research Kirsten Hogg reflect on the connections between #EssentialSector and #KeepTheBeatAlive