This website uses cookies for anonymised analytics and for account authentication. See our privacy and cookies policies for more information.

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN
Join our community
 
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Sign in Sign up
Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

Search

What can we help you with?

SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN

Youth unemployment could hit 100,000 in Scotland

NEWS 27 August 2020 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
More action is needed to help the many thousands of young people who will be looking for work by the end of the year

https://tfn.scot/news/youth-unemployment-could-hit-100000-in-scotland

Easy money: is foundation giving the future of charity funding, or is it just a lottery?

FEATURE 18 October 2018 by Susan Smith
Funding & Finance
Trusts and foundations are becoming ever more important in the face of drastic public spending cuts. TFN finds out how the sector is coping with demand.

https://tfn.scot/features/easy-money-is-foundation-giving-the-future-of-charity-funding-or-is-it-just

Charities failing to embrace digital

NEWS 13 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
The pace of digital change within the charity sector is slow, an annual report on digital skills has shown

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-failing-to-embrace-digital

How to influence legislation in the Scottish Parliament

OPINION 1 October 2019 Guest post
Health & Social Care
1 comment
Robert McGeachy and Mark Ballard give a preview of their book, The Public Affairs Guide to Scotland: Influencing Policy and Legislation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-to-influence-legislation-in-the-scottish-parliament

Behind the figures: social sector still growing

OPINION 14 February 2023 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
New social enterprise census showcases successes and challenges

https://tfn.scot/opinion/behind-the-figures-social-sector-still-growing

Policy perspectives: will we really have a fresh start?

OPINION 10 July 2023 by Sheghley Ogilvie
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
SCVO's proposals for supporting a sustainable Scottish voluntary sector that people and communities across Scotland rely on

https://tfn.scot/opinion/new-leadership-a-fresh-start

Slim pickings for third sector in party manifestos

NEWS 30 May 2017 by Graham Martin
Management
2 comments
TFN analyses what the parties are promising Scotland's third sector

https://tfn.scot/news/slim-pickings-for-third-sector-in-party-manifestos

Nicola Sturgeon on improving the role of the third sector in Scottish society

NEWS 20 February 2019 by Susan Smith
Management
There is still a way to go in ensuring the third sector is perceived as an equal player in Scottish society but the first minister is optimistic

https://tfn.scot/news/nicola-sturgeon-on-improving-the-role-of-the-third-sector-in-scottish-socie

Our charity saves lives - that's why surviving the cost of living crisis is essential

OPINION 7 September 2022 by Shruti Jain
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
#RunningCostsCrisis
#CostOfLivingCrisis
Shruti Jain on what could be lost due to the #RunningCostsCrisis

https://tfn.scot/opinion/our-charity-saves-lives-thats-why-surviving-the-cost-of-living-crisis-is-essential

How are disabled people’s human rights being addressed in Scotland?

OPINION 22 August 2023 by Eilidh Dickson
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Disabled people cannot wait another seven years for their rights to be fully protected without action from the Scottish Government

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-are-disabled-peoples-human-rights-being-addressed-in-scotland

SCVO
Funding Scotland
TFN
Join our community

About

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.
Find out more

How to get in touch with our staff

Social

Help

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.