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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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The first 100 days of the new Scottish Government

Duncan Thorp analyses the priorities of the new Scottish Government, and what impact they will have for social enterprises

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

A Green vision for Scotland

Peter McColl explains what Scottish Green Party Westminster candidates can offer Scotland's third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-green-vision-for-scotland

Dormant assets scheme expands to unlock potential £880m

Investments, pensions and insurance policies will be classified under the scheme

https://tfn.scot/news/dormant-assets-scheme-expands-to-unlock-potential-880m

Ethical spending act fails to hit home

Charities are disappointed the government has not created stronger laws to channel £9bn of public cash

https://tfn.scot/news/ethical-spending-bill-fails-to-hit-home

Why the third sector should collaborate to secure public contracts

Yvonne McBride discusses how collaboration can help social enterprises bid for public sector contracts

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-the-third-sector-should-collaborate-to-secure-public-contracts

Charity trains police to tackle hate crime

A charity is working with the police to train 60 officers in dealing with hate crime faced by the LGBTI community

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-trains-police-to-crack-hate-crime

Cancer centre hit by sick vandals

Maggie's Highland was attacked by vandals the day before it was due to open for the first time since lockdown

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-centre-hit-by-sick-vandals

Politicians to discuss gender based violence

Equalities secretary Angela Constance has said a clear message needs to be sent that violence against women is never acceptable

https://tfn.scot/news/politicians-to-discuss-gender-based-violence

SCVO asks members for policy priorities ahead of 2026 election

The voluntary sector has a chance to share their views. 

https://tfn.scot/news/scvo-asks-members-for-policy-priorities-ahead-of-2026-election

Scotland at the Social Enterprise World Forum  

Duncan Thorp on the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2023

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scotland-at-the-social-enterprise-world-forum

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