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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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Our sector in 2015: challenges and opportunities

OPINION 6 January 2015 Guest post
Management
Shulah Allan looks ahead to 2015 and explains why it could be just as momentous a year for the third sector as 2014

https://tfn.scot/opinion/our-sector-in-2015-challenges-and-opportunities

Third sector must have its say on Freedom of Information

OPINION 1 November 2019 Guest post
Management
Carole Ewart on the third sector and Freedom of Information

https://tfn.scot/opinion/third-sector-must-have-its-say-on-freedom-of-information

It's time to deliver for Scotland's nature and climate

OPINION 31 March 2021 Guest post
Environment & International
#NeverMoreNeeded
Deborah Long explains how Cornavirus has made Scotland's environmental charities less resilient at the time they are most needed

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-time-to-deliver-for-scotlands-nature-and-climate

We are co-architects, not the emergency plumber

OPINION 25 January 2024 by Anna Fowlie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
“There’s hope, but we need speedy change”: Anna Fowlie on the recent Civil Society Summit held by Labour leader Keir Starmer

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-are-co-architects-not-the-emergency-plumber

What does the future hold for young carers?

OPINION 24 April 2014 by YouthLink Scotland
Families & Young People
Barbara Schuler questions whether reforming the laws in relation to carers will really improve life for young carers

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-does-the-future-hold-for-young-cares

We hear you: you want a wide-ranging, sector-led review of charity regulation

OPINION 28 March 2025 by Shirley-Anne Somerville
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#Politics
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Shirley-Anne Somerville: practical changes now while we address the future

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-hear-you-you-want-a-wide-ranging-sector-led-review-of-charity-regulation

The first 100 days of the new Scottish Government

OPINION 31 May 2021 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Duncan Thorp analyses the priorities of the new Scottish Government, and what impact they will have for social enterprises

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-first-100-days-of-the-new-scottish-government

Scotland, social enterprise and the UK general election 

OPINION 30 May 2024 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Funding & Finance
#GeneralElection24
Duncan Thorp: we’re campaigning for an economy where everyone receives their fair share of economic prosperity

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scotland-social-enterprise-and-the-uk-general-election

Could Scotland see a multi-million pound beaver bonus?

NEWS 19 May 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
The reintroduction of beavers to Scotland after almost 500 years is an opportunity that could bring major environmental and economic benefits, argues charity

https://tfn.scot/news/could-scotland-see-a-multi-million-pound-beaver-bonus

Councils told: cough up cash to third sector staff

NEWS 29 January 2016 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
3 comments
Tens of thousands of key third sector workers in Scotland could be in for a substantial pay hike

https://tfn.scot/news/councils-told-cough-up-cash-to-third-sector-staff

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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.