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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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Let’s unleash the power of the third sector

OPINION 12 March 2020 Guest post
Health & Social Care
SallyAnn Kelly says we need a fundamental shift in the relationship between the state and the third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/lets-unleash-the-power-of-the-third-sector

A brave new context?

OPINION 24 July 2025 by Anna Fowlie
Families & Young People
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Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
A new government covenant for the UK sector is welcome but how does it affect Scotland, asks Anna Fowlie

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-brave-new-context

Fair Funding: here we go again?

OPINION 27 June 2025 by Kirsten Hogg
Families & Young People
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Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
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Kirsten Hogg lambasts the Scottish Government for kicking its committments to the sector down the road - yet again

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fair-funding-here-we-go-again

American charity enters employability programme

NEWS 26 March 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
Fedcap Employment has been named as the replacement for the now defunct firm Working Links in the Fair Start Scotland programme

https://tfn.scot/news/american-charity-enters-employability-programme

Opportunities for social enterprise in new programme for government

OPINION 16 September 2021 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Funding & Finance
Duncan Thorp of Social Enterprise Scotland analyses the Scottish Government's policy pledges

https://tfn.scot/opinion/opportunities-for-social-enterprise-in-new-programme-for-government

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

Building wealth and prosperity in every local community

OPINION 14 March 2023 by Duncan Thorp
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
What exactly is Community Wealth Building?

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

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

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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.