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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Ten top tips for trustees

OPINION 3 October 2017 Guest post
Management
​Tracey Bird explores the vital steps that those who volunteer as charity trustees should take

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ten-top-tips-for-trustees

Where now for human rights in Scotland?

OPINION 23 September 2024 by Professor Angela O'Hagan
Social Justice & Poverty

https://tfn.scot/opinion/where-now-for-human-rights-in-scotland

Future generations and a long term view for social enterprise 

OPINION 12 April 2024 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
A new commissioner could benefit everyone in Scotland, now and in the future

https://tfn.scot/opinion/future-generations-and-a-long-term-view-for-social-enterprise

Transforming Scotland’s economy with social enterprise

OPINION 15 March 2022 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Environment & International
Funding & Finance
2 comments
Reaction to the Scottish Government's recently published report Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/transforming-scotlands-economy-with-social-enterprise

Alan Yentob and Kids Company board is a disgrace

OPINION 16 October 2015 Guest post
Families & Young People
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Appearance before MPs is damaging to whole third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/alan-yentob-and-kids-company-board-are-a-disgrace

A Scottish Social Security Agency - what will it mean for disabled people?

OPINION 16 August 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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Layla Theiner discusses whether a Scottish Social Security Agency be a saving grace for disabled people on benefits in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-scottish-social-security-agency-what-will-it-mean-for-disabled-people

Schools can boost attainment working with the third sector

OPINION 31 October 2016 Guest post
Families & Young People
Jackie Brock believes the third sector can work with schools to boost confidence and resilience outside the classroom and attainment within it

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-not-plain-sailing-for-castlebrae-kids-but-creative-education-can-boost

A new approach to mental health is needed

OPINION 3 April 2017 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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Carolyn Lochhead says there is a still fight to be had over the ask once get help fast approach to mental health despite the government’s commitment to it

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-new-approach-to-mental-health-is-needed

GE17: Scotland’s trade unions call for positive, progressive policies

OPINION 26 April 2017 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
The Scottish Trades Union Congress says the 2017 general election campaign must not be a Brexit re-run

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ge17-scotlands-trade-unions-call-for-positive-progressive-policies

GE17: vote for the right to live well

OPINION 16 May 2017 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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Ian Welsh says the outcome of this year's snap General Election will determine whether we are a nation where everyone has the right to live well

https://tfn.scot/opinion/ge17-vote-for-a-the-right-to-live-well-for-everyone

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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.