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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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New apprenticeship scheme results in race for funding

OPINION 12 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
Funding & Finance
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation’s policy officer Ruth Boyle looks at the issues around the Flexible Workforce Development Fund

https://tfn.scot/opinion/new-apprenticeship-scheme-results-in-race-for-funding

The SNP in London will empower Scots

OPINION 31 March 2015 Guest post
Management
John Nicolson argues that a strong team of SNP MPs will ensure a bright future for Scotland from Westminster

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-snp-in-london-will-empower-scots

Not in my name will the Human Rights Act be abolished

OPINION 30 June 2015 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
The slogan of anti-war campaigners has been borrowed by those trying to protect the Human Rights Act

https://tfn.scot/opinion/not-in-my-name-will-the-human-rights-act-be-abolished

UN lays down challenge to UK over human rights

OPINION 28 July 2015 Guest post
Culture & Leisure
Carole Ewart of the Human Rights Consortium Scotland says more people need to become human rights advocates

https://tfn.scot/opinion/un-lays-down-challenge-to-uk-over-human-rights

Don’t let Brexit distract us from existing problems

OPINION 30 June 2016 Guest post
Families & Young People
Hanna McCulloch says new child poverty figures are a reminder that the Scottish and UK Governments have plenty to fix regardless of Brexit

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dont-let-brexit-distract-us-from-real-problems

My message to budding MSPs: animals are essential, not an add-on

OPINION 26 March 2026 by Jason Rose
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Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Jason Rose says the next Holyrood parliament can make massive strides for animal welfare

https://tfn.scot/opinion/my-message-to-budding-msps-animals-are-essential-not-an-add-on

Halt the big robbery at the lottery, says Unite

NEWS 24 November 2015 by Susan Smith
Funding & Finance
Trade union Unite has joined charities in a last minute call for the UK Government not to cut funding for the Big Lottery Fund

https://tfn.scot/news/halt-the-big-robbery-at-the-lottery

People power: talking about a grassroots revolution

NEWS 15 June 2015 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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Legislation aimed at enabling a revolution in grassroots decision making is due to be voted through the Scottish Parliament this week

https://tfn.scot/news/people-power-talking-about-a-grassroots-revolution

Scottish budget: the time for fair and efficient funding is now

OPINION 14 November 2024 by Dr Judith Turbyne
Families & Young People
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Dr Judith Turbyne urges the Scottish Government to prioritise stable funding models and better use of resources for charities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scottish-budget-the-time-for-fair-and-efficient-funding-is-now

Radical reform and the investment needed to deliver dignity 

OPINION 17 March 2025 by Emma Jackson
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Emma Jackson on the need for reform beyond the government’s proposed cuts to the benefits system

https://tfn.scot/opinion/radical-reform-and-the-investment-needed-to-deliver-dignity

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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.