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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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Freeman pledges action over child mental health rejections

NEWS 2 July 2018 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The new health secretary has said it is unacceptable that large numbers of youngsters are being refused for specialist treatment

https://tfn.scot/news/freeman-pledges-action-over-child-mental-health-rejections

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

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

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

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

Fears for the vulnerable after employability fund closed

NEWS 13 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
Management
Vulnerable people could be left without the opportunity to gain employment training after a funding scheme closed abruptly

https://tfn.scot/news/employability-funding-worry

Creating a Scotland we all want to live in

OPINION 15 April 2016 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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Carla McCormick, of The Poverty Alliance, believes the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election gives Scots the opportunity to shape a fairer Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/creating-a-scotland-we-all-want-to-live-in

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

After Christchurch: battling Islamophobia in Scotland

NEWS 26 March 2019 by Graham Martin
Management
A new resource aimed at fighting anti-Muslim hate is to be launched in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/after-christchurch-battling-islamophobia-in-scotland

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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.