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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.

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Civil society must focus on mission not money

The third sector needs to become much bolder if it is to achieve the change society needs, says the Sheila McKechnie Foundation

https://tfn.scot/news/civil-society-must-focus-on-change-not-money

A Scotland for all – or a playground for the rich?

Graham Martin on what the row over a raven cull reveals about who really owns Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-scotland-for-all-or-a-playground-for-the-rich

Funding to help those battling long-term conditions

More than £1m will be made available to help those battling chronic conditions

https://tfn.scot/news/funding-to-help-those-battling-long-term-conditions

Help is available to manage energy costs and demonstrate green credentials

The Head of Smart Metering at SSE Energy Solutions on how considering your energy use and efficiency may uncover savings whilst reducing your carbon impact. 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/help-is-available-to-manage-energy-costs-and-demonstrate-green-credentials

Supporting nature recovery

Rebekah Strong looks at what politicians need to do to help nature thrive in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/supporting-nature-recovery

An effective board should lie at the heart of charity resilience

Steph Taylor argues board development is vital for charity success

https://tfn.scot/opinion/an-effective-board-should-lie-at-the-heart-of-charity-reslience

University help long overdue for those in care

Duncan Dunlop says with only 7% of people who have been in care going straight to university from high school something had to be done

https://tfn.scot/opinion/duncan-dunlop

Employability in Scotland: an opportunity not a threat

Jamie Hepburn says taking a voluntary approach will mean a new beginning for employability in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/employability-in-scotland-an-opportunity-not-a-threat

Foodbanks are the whistleblower for welfare cuts

Ewan Gurr would love to live in a Scotland without foodbanks but says right now they are an essential ally in the battle against welfare cuts

https://tfn.scot/opinion/foodbanks-are-the-whistleblower-for-welfare-cuts

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