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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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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

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

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

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

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

Global poverty worsens after squandering a decade fighting it

NEWS 6 July 2020 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Pandemic only worsens an already critically dire global scenario

https://tfn.scot/news/global-poverty-worsens-after-squandering-a-decade-fighting-it

Payment pains? There’s no magic cure but they can be treated

OPINION 20 February 2023 by Kenny Gray
Management
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
Dealing with property cost issues

https://tfn.scot/opinion/payment-pains-theres-no-magic-cure-but-they-can-be-treated

Deaf ambition for 2021

OPINION 6 January 2021 by Janis McDonald
Management
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Janis McDonald says a major climate change summit in Glasgow this year provides the chance to highlight inclusive communication on a global stage

https://tfn.scot/opinion/deaf-ambition-for-2021

Coronavirus and Scotland Follow up, Scottish Affairs Select Committee - response from SCVO

Kirsten Hogg
26 June 2023
Posted in
They worked with SCVO to quickly establish a Coronavirus Hub for the sector, and channelled information,UK government support Voluntary organisations in Scotland made use of the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme,services and products but found themselves in financial difficulties directly as a result of the coronavirus,, targeting those who are: digitally excluded; on a low income; and at risk of isolation due to coronavirus,Contact Kirsten Hogg Head of Policy and Research Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations Mansfield

https://scvo.scot/p/60273/2023/06/26/coronavirus-and-scotland-follow-up-scottish-affairs-select-committee-response-from-scvo

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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.