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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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Social enterprise and AI: how will new advances support our sector?

OPINION 6 February 2024 by Andy Paterson
Management
Scotland’s 2021 AI strategy set a bold ambition, to become a leader in “trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive AI.”  What does this mean for social enterprises in Scotland? 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-enterprise-and-ai-how-will-new-advances-support-our-sector

The wellbeing economy: a different route for Scotland is possible

OPINION 28 May 2025 by Aileen McLeod
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Aileen McLeod on her time at the Wellbeing Economy Forum in Iceland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-wellbeing-economy-a-different-route-for-scotland-is-possible

Mental Health Budget call

NEWS 3 February 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
A coalition of independent and third sector groups has called for urgent investment in mental health support services

https://tfn.scot/news/mental-health-budget-call

Latte levy set to be introduced

NEWS 18 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
Environment & International
A charge of 20p per cup is set to be introduced by new Scottish Government legislation

https://tfn.scot/news/latte-levy-set-to-be-introduced

Health charities face struggle to survive

NEWS 23 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
A coalition of 30 organisations has called for a Third Sector Recovery and Renewal Fund to be created, to allow vital work to continue

https://tfn.scot/news/health-charities-face-struggle-to-survive

Why support for rural community organisations has never been more needed

OPINION 25 August 2022 by Lucy Conway
Funding & Finance
Lucy Conway reflects on some of the unique challenges facing Scotland’s rural community organisations and the fundraising support being offered by Inspiring Scotland to help strengthen these vital groups

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-support-for-rural-community-organisations-has-never-been-more-needed

Trustees Week: we need the right blend of youth and experience in our charities

OPINION 10 November 2022 by Lynsey Kerr
Management
Lynsey Kerr, a partner at law firm Lindsays, on the importance of trustees to Scotland’s third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/trustees-week-we-need-the-right-blend-of-youth-and-experience-in-our-charities

Goodmovers | Who is going where in the voluntary sector | 20 October 2015

FEATURE 20 October 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
Find out who has been appointed to fill some of the biggest roles in the third sector in our latest Goodmovers round-up

https://tfn.scot/features/goodmovers-who-is-going-where-in-the-voluntary-sector-20-october-2015

The next steps on charity law reform

OPINION 10 July 2019 Guest post
Management
Aileen Campbell MSP on where we are with reform of charity law in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-next-steps-on-charity-law-reform

Third Sector Cyber Resilience Action Plan launches

OPINION 25 June 2018 Guest post
Management
David McNeill looks at what action charities can take now to ensure they are prepared for potential cyber attacks

https://tfn.scot/opinion/third-sector-cyber-resilience-action-plan-launches

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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.