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

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Social enterprises can lead the fair work agenda

OPINION 20 December 2021 by Duncan Thorp
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Duncan Thorp explains fair work and how Scotland's social enterprises can lead the way

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-enterprises-can-lead-the-fair-work-agenda

Third sector will play a critical role in delivering Fair Start Scotland

OPINION 13 October 2017 Guest post
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Jamie Hepburn MSP says he is "disappointed" by third sector reaction to Fair Start Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/third-sector-will-play-a-critical-role-in-delivering-fair-start-scotland

Utility Aid proud to be supporting SCVO’s village and community hall conference 

OPINION 26 April 2024 SCVO partner
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Partner content: Emily Berry, partnership manager at Utility Aid, talks about the support it is providing to village and community halls across the country

https://tfn.scot/opinion/utility-aid-are-proud-to-be-supporting-scvos-village-and-community-hall-conference

Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering

OPINION 3 June 2024 by Sarah Latto
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Volunteers Week: we need a clear commitment to Fair Funding says Sarah Latto

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fair-funding-is-essential-for-sustainable-volunteering

The Action Group receives Stonewall award for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion at work

OPINION 10 March 2022 by Lisa Williamson
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Reflections on joining the Diversity Champions programme

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-action-group-receives-stonewall-award-for-commitment-to-lgbtq-inclusion-at-work

Building wealth and prosperity in every local community

OPINION 14 March 2023 by Duncan Thorp
Social Justice & Poverty
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What exactly is Community Wealth Building?

https://tfn.scot/opinion/building-wealth-and-prosperity-in-every-local-community

Self-directed support marks a new dawn for social care

FEATURE 28 March 2014 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
From 1 April, Scottish people have the legal right to control their own social care budget, a move that impacts on clients and care staff alike

https://tfn.scot/features/a-new-dawn-for-social-care

Cash to change the world: £1.8m funds for social enterprise

NEWS 23 October 2019 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Projects to mitigate inequality, tackle climate change and put social enterprise products on the high street are to benefit from £1.8 million funding

https://tfn.scot/news/cash-to-change-the-world-1.8m-funds-for-social-enterprise

Building community wealth with social enterprise

OPINION 7 March 2022 by Duncan Thorp
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Community Wealth Building (CWB) promises a practical, inclusive and sustainable approach to development.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/building-community-wealth-with-social-enterprise

All I want for Christmas is... practical policy implementation 

OPINION 7 December 2023 by Duncan Thorp
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Apart from familiar seasonal tunes, December is also a good time to reflect on the past year to our successes and challenges and to look forward to January resolutions. 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-practical-policy-implementation

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.