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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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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

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

OPINION 10 March 2022 by Lisa Williamson
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
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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

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

OPINION 26 April 2024 SCVO partner
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Volunteers Week: we need a clear commitment to Fair Funding says Sarah Latto

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

"A new economic journey": MSPs urged to back Community Wealth Building

NEWS 20 November 2025 by Graham Martin
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
“Our current economic model isn’t working - it’s failing too many people and places"

https://tfn.scot/news/a-new-economic-journey-msps-urged-to-back-community-wealth-building

SCVO response to pre-budget scrutiny 2023/24: the sector's role in reducing inequalities & alleviating poverty

Jason Henderson
14 September 2022
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better understand how the sector is funded by governmentand public bodiesreforming public sector procurement,Procurement & partnerships The voluntary sector is a significant partner in delivering essential procured,Even before COVID-19, the voluntary sector was fragile, with procured contracts often not adequately,SCVO welcomes engagement from the Scottish Government on procurement, including webinars and roundtables,While this should continue, SCVO calls for reform of public procurement wholeheartedly, placing social

https://scvo.scot/p/53665/2022/09/14/scvo-response-to-pre-budget-scrutiny-2023-24-the-sectors-role-in-reducing-inequalities-alleviating-poverty

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

Building community wealth with social enterprise

OPINION 7 March 2022 by Duncan Thorp
Families & Young People
Management
Funding & Finance
Community Wealth Building (CWB) promises a practical, inclusive and sustainable approach to development.

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

Building a new economic model for Scotland

OPINION 19 December 2022 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Funding & Finance
Duncan Thorp on building a radical approach to the economy and the role social enterprises will play

https://tfn.scot/opinion/building-a-new-economic-model-for-scotland

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

OPINION 7 December 2023 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Funding & Finance
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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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.