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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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The first 100 days of the new Scottish Government

OPINION 31 May 2021 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Thorp analyses the priorities of the new Scottish Government, and what impact they will have for social

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-first-100-days-of-the-new-scottish-government

SCVO's strategy for 2023-28

the challenges facing the sector: A vibrant voluntary sector is at the heart of a healthy society, economy,sector in all its diversity is a powerful force for positive change and a significant part of our economy,Voluntary organisations from village halls to campaigners are vehicles for people and communities to,The sector is present in every aspect of our economy from retail to tourism, the justice system to the,sizes from very small, local, volunteer-run organisations to large, national service providers and campaigning

https://scvo.scot/about/work/strategy

What does the new action plan mean for our social enterprise community?

OPINION 9 April 2021 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Duncan Thorp looks at bold pledges and initiatives to enhance and build our social enterprise movement

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-does-the-new-action-plan-mean-for-our-social-enterprise-community

The economic role of Scotland’s third sector in shaping health and social care

OPINION 27 February 2024 by Sara Redmond
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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The third sector’s economic contribution and development seems to be too often overlooked

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-economic-role-of-scotlands-third-sector-in-shaping-health-and-social-care

Third sector responds to UK budget as chancellor pledges to increase spending

NEWS 27 October 2021 by Robert Armour
Management
Sunak pledges a "new economy"

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-responds-to-uk-budget-as-chancellor-pledges-to-increase-spending

The climate emergency and Scotland’s social enterprise movement

OPINION 22 November 2021 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Environment & International
Duncan Thorp says social enterprises can play a galvanising role in our journey to carbon neutral

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-climate-emergency-and-scotlands-social-enterprise-movement

We are co-architects, not the emergency plumber

OPINION 25 January 2024 by Anna Fowlie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
“There’s hope, but we need speedy change”: Anna Fowlie on the recent Civil Society Summit held by Labour leader Keir Starmer

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-are-co-architects-not-the-emergency-plumber

First Minister must prove he isn’t timid on tax, say campaigners  

NEWS 18 April 2023 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Campaigners are calling for Humza Yousaf to outline how he intends to kick-start tax reform

https://tfn.scot/news/first-minister-must-prove-he-isnt-timid-on-tax-say-campaigners

Third Sector gives mixed reviews of Scottish Government budget 

NEWS 16 December 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Much more can – and must – be done to support people across Scotland, charities warned.

https://tfn.scot/news/third-sector-gives-mixed-reviews-of-scottish-government-budget

Plans to build 100,000 affordable homes revealed

NEWS 16 March 2021 by Gareth Jones
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Charities are split on whether the Scottish Government's plan goes far enough to ensure demand for affordable homes is met

https://tfn.scot/news/plans-to-build-100000-affordable-homes-revealed