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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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The last TFN magazine of the year has a Christmassy feel...

OPINION 1 December 2018 by Susan Smith

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-last-tfn-magazine-of-the-year-has-a-christmassy-feel

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 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

I’m no Citizen Smith: Cat Boyd on why she campaigns

OPINION 16 February 2016 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
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Cat Boyd believes campaigning gives you the power to over-come your fears and enables you to change things for the better

https://tfn.scot/opinion/im-no-citizen-smith-cat-boyd-on-why-she-campaigns

Charities have been shooting themselves in the foot

OPINION 16 March 2016 Guest post
Management
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Caroline Slocock says charities have allowed themselves to be forced into competition with each other for state income

https://tfn.scot/opinion/x

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

Campaign to undermine charities threatens fundraising

NEWS 22 October 2014 by Susan Smith
Funding & Finance
SCVO chief executive warns that a UK government campaign to undermine charities threatens to alienate public donors

https://tfn.scot/news/campaign-to-undermine-charities-threatens-fundraising

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

Scotland's third sector unites to oppose borders bill

NEWS 22 February 2022 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Charities from across the country underlined their opposition to the proposed legislation ahead of a Holyrood debate.

https://tfn.scot/news/scotlands-third-sector-unites-to-oppose-borders-bill

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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.