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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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Land reform: a new dawn or a cop out?

The Scottish people will soon not just have a right to roam the country but to know who owns it

https://tfn.scot/news/land-reform-a-new-dawn-or-a-cop-out

Living wage has not led to job losses

Jobs haven’t suffered as a result of the introduction of the Westminster government’s National Living Wage (NLW), a think tank survey has found

https://tfn.scot/news/living-wage-has-not-led-to-job-losses

Change is a marathon, not a sprint: reflecting on 20 years 

2023 marks several historic milestones that profoundly reshaped the landscape for LGBTQ+ communities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/change-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint-reflecting-on-20-years

A Scotland free from poverty is possible 

Ruth Boyle outlines the policy demands of this year's cross-organisation Challenge Poverty Week, and says it's time to build a fairer, greener country 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-scotland-free-from-poverty-is-possible

Educational reform presents major opportunity for equality  

Dr Mhairi Crawford says that inclusivity expands beyond the boundaries of a textbook 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/educational-reform-presents-major-opportunity-for-equality

We need a society where everyone has the right to live well

Ian Welsh explains what third sector health bodies expect from Scotland's politicians now and during the next Scottish Parliament session

https://tfn.scot/opinion/x1

Come on Kezia: put your own house in order first

Graham Martin on Kezia Dugdale's challenge to civil society

https://tfn.scot/opinion/come-on-kezia-put-your-own-house-in-order-first

Brought up in care but look at me now

Karen Littlejohn was brought up in care but is now on the career ladder to greater things. She now gives young people the benefit of her experiences

https://tfn.scot/opinion/brought-up-in-care-but-look-at-me-now

Sort out pensions or risk £2,500 daily fine

Malcolm Streatfield explains why Scottish charities need to plan well ahead of their auto-enrolment date

https://tfn.scot/opinion/sort-out-pensions-or-risk-2500-daily-fine

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