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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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Refugee crisis: are we doing enough?

OPINION 11 November 2015 by Susan Smith
Environment & International
Susan Smith questions whether the British public, government and aid agencies are doing enough in the face of the ongoing European refugee crisis

https://tfn.scot/opinion/refugee-crisis-are-we-doing-enough

Council run organisations will continue to receive charity tax breaks

NEWS 29 November 2017 by Gareth Jones
Management
The Scottish Government has announced it will not follow a recommendation to make Aleos pay higher rates

https://tfn.scot/news/council-run-organisations-will-continue-to-receive-charity-tax-breaks

Social security is a human right – not just a nice thing

OPINION 25 May 2017 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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Judith Robertson explains why she believes there is a public misconception about the right to social security

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-security-is-a-human-right-not-just-a-nice-thing

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

After Community Jobs Scotland – where next for voluntary sector employers?

OPINION 19 October 2021 by Anna Fowlie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Anna Fowlie says its vital that the voluntary sector continues to be involved in employability services across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/after-community-jobs-scotland-where-next-for-voluntary-sector-employers

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

We’re creating a fairer society for all

OPINION 10 December 2021 by Shona Robison
Social Justice & Poverty
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Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison reflects on human rights in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/were-creating-a-fairer-society-for-all

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2025. 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.