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

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Put tenants first and cure our housing crisis

OPINION 29 June 2015 by TFN
Regeneration & Housing
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​Jackie Murdo believes the only way out of the current housing crisis is to involve tenants more in decisions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/put-tenants-first-and-cure-our-housing-crisis

PIP: A step too far

OPINION 21 June 2018 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Keith Robson calls for major changes to PIP - starting with an end to the 20 meter rule.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/pip-a-step-too-far

The world is burning – and action is needed now

OPINION 7 August 2018 Guest post
Environment & International
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Caroline Rance says simultaneous environmental disasters are a dire warning sign

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-world-is-burning-and-action-is-needed-now

Outlander author condemns “insane” windfarm plans

NEWS 30 April 2015 by Rab Armour
Environment & International
Writer calls for opposition to windfarm development in area of scenic beauty

https://tfn.scot/news/author-condemns-insane-windfarm-threat

Back pay claim rocks major social care charity

NEWS 1 May 2015 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
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A major social care charity has been accused of failing to stump up hundreds of pounds in back pay it owes staff

https://tfn.scot/news/richmond-fellowship-rocked-by-pay-dispute

Land reform laws need to benefit communities

NEWS 10 June 2014 by Paul Cardwell
Environment & International
Communities have two chances to create a fairer system of land ownership in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/land-reform-laws-need-to-benefit-communities

Future for Scottish charities uncertain post referendum

NEWS 15 July 2014 by Paul Cardwell
Management
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MSPs and the public are unsure of the impact of independence on Scottish charities, new research finds

https://tfn.scot/news/public-uncertain-of-implications-for-charities-following-referendum

The cost of care - who is really paying for Scotland’s social care system?

OPINION 9 November 2018 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Martin Johnstone argues that failing to fund social care organisations to pay the Scottish Living Wage is a moral failure for the care of our most vulnerable

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-cost-of-care-who-is-really-paying-for-scotlands-social-care-system

Events to celebrate adoption

OPINION 16 November 2018 Guest post
Families & Young People
Fiona Aitken looks ahead to Adoption Week Scotland, which is returning for the third time

https://tfn.scot/opinion/events-to-celebrate-adoption

Looking for heroes

OPINION 4 February 2019 by Rab Armour
Management
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OSCR's Jude Turbyne gives pointers on factors to consider when recruiting charity trustees

https://tfn.scot/opinion/looking-for-heroes

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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.