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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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Constance tells MSPs: I will strive for social justice

NEWS 3 June 2016 by Rab Armour
Management
​Minister for third sector says she wants to shape a better future where everyone has an equal chance to reach their full potential

https://tfn.scot/news/constance-tells-msps-i-will-strive-for-social-justice

Scotland needs greater sexual equality in wake of Orlando

NEWS 15 June 2016 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Campaign emphasises need for greater sexual equality in schools in wake of Orlando shootings

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-needs-greater-sexual-equality-in-wake-of-orlando

Cash for third sector jobs programme

NEWS 17 February 2016 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Young people are set to benefit from an additional £6.1 million to help them get into work through a third sector scheme

https://tfn.scot/news/cash-for-third-sector-jobs-scheme

Scotland’s social security system reaches a significant milestone 

OPINION 18 November 2024 by Erica Young
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Erica Young reflects on two years of Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scotlands-social-security-system-reaches-a-significant-milestone

The essential sector no more - what will happen if we bankrupt charities?

OPINION 2 December 2024 by Martin Dorchester
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#NIHike
Martin Dorchester's searing take on the National Insurance hike announced in the UK budget

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-essential-sector-no-more

The cost of living crisis isn’t back: it never went away 

OPINION 3 March 2025 by Derek Mitchell
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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Derek Mitchell: further increases in energy prices will be devastating for so many households 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-cost-of-living-crisis-isnt-back-it-never-went-away

Dedicated minister for mental health appointed

NEWS 19 May 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Health & Social Care
Maureen Watt named minister for mental health

https://tfn.scot/news/dedicated-minister-for-mental-health-appointed

Will a shift to prevention heal Scotland’s third sector? 

OPINION 6 January 2026 by Sarah Latto
Management
Health & Social Care
Sarah Latto asks if this is the long-term cure that we need

https://tfn.scot/opinion/will-a-shift-to-prevention-heal-scotlands-third-sector

Multi-year investment is a game-changer – and its timing couldn’t be more welcome

OPINION 23 February 2026 by David Hilferty
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
David Hilferty welcomes change – but we need more

https://tfn.scot/opinion/multi-year-investment-is-a-game-changer-and-its-timing-couldnt-be-more-welcome

Multi-year funding is a gamechanger for charities like ours

OPINION 30 March 2026 by Tara Smith
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
1 comment
Tara Smith on why multi-year grants are vital for life-changing services

https://tfn.scot/opinion/multi-year-funding-is-a-gamechanger-for-charities-like-ours

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2026. 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.