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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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Radical wellbeing-focused redesign of Scottish Government ‘key to post-Covid renewal’

NEWS 18 March 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

budgeting to improve lives for children as part of a radical systems change in the wake of the coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/news/radical-wellbeing-focused-redesign-of-scottish-government-key-to-post-covid-renewal

Leading animal charities unite to work closer

NEWS 19 February 2021 by Robert Armour

Management

The groups will employ a user-centred approach

https://tfn.scot/news/leading-animal-charities-unite-to-work-closer

Charity calls for urgent action to improve support for people who self-harm

NEWS 30 October 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Health & Social Care

Samaritans Scotland is calling for a new national strategy to improve understanding of self-harm and strengthen support for those affected

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-calls-for-urgent-action-to-improve-support-for-people-who-self-harm

Struggling families hit hardest by lockdown

NEWS 14 January 2021 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation's annual flagship report reveals the issues millions of families face across the UK

https://tfn.scot/news/struggling-families-hit-hardest-by-lockdown

How trusts and foundations can help create a mentally healthy Scotland

OPINION 29 June 2021 by Richard Rutnagur

Management

Health & Social Care

Richard Rutnagur talks about the crucial role trusts and foundations can play in closing the gap on mental health inequalities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-trusts-and-foundations-can-help-create-a-mentally-healthy-scotland

It’s time Scotland treated mental wellbeing support as a human right

OPINION 9 June 2022 by Danielle Rowley

Families & Young People

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Together, we can build a compassionate and caring society where no one must face their struggles alone.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-time-scotland-treated-mental-wellbeing-support-as-a-human-right

Westminster must give voluntary sector the support it needs to flourish

OPINION 1 March 2021 by Alison Thewliss

Funding & Finance

#NeverMoreNeeded

Alison Thewliss is asking the Chancellor to temporarily raise Gift Aid to deliver a much-needed financial boost to organisations

https://tfn.scot/opinion/westminster-must-give-voluntary-sector-the-support-it-needs-to-flourish

The full impact of Covid on charities uncovered

OPINION 25 August 2020 Guest post

Management

Louise Meikleham explores OSCR research on the impact of coronavirus on charities in Scotland.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-full-impact-of-covid-on-charities-uncovered

Commission calls for changes to make Scotland more resilient

NEWS 25 October 2021 by Gareth Jones

Management

Culture & Leisure

Health & Social Care

The RSE’s Post Covid-19 Futures Commission is making several recommendations for decision-makers

https://tfn.scot/news/commission-calls-for-changes-to-make-scotland-more-resilient

Out with the old, in with the new normal

OPINION 11 June 2020 by Susan Smith

Funding & Finance

The voluntary sector has in some ways been thriving during lockdown, says Susan Smith, but what happens as lockdown lifts will shape the future. #NeverMoreNeede

https://tfn.scot/opinion/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new-normal

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