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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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Hate fest furore over Neil Oliver’s role as NTS president

OPINION 9 October 2017 by Susan Smith
Management
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Susan Smith argues the fallout following the appointment of Neil Oliver as NTS president is a worrying sign for Scottish democratic debate

https://tfn.scot/opinion/hate-fest-furore-over-neil-olivers-role-as-nts-president

“At this moment perhaps more than any other, we should be looking to project our power and influence for good around the world…

OPINION 1 March 2025 by Graham Martin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/at-this-moment-perhaps-more-than-any-other-we-should-be-looking-to-project-our-power-and-influence-for-good-around-the-world

Welfare cuts only stigmatise the poorest

OPINION 23 May 2017 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Danny Saviola is a welfare rights manager for See Change in the Borders

https://tfn.scot/opinion/welfare-cuts-only-stigmatise-the-poorest

Asbestos fears prompt action at troubled housing association

NEWS 22 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The Scottish Housing Regulator has increased its role at Thistle Housing Association after inaccurate information was provided about asbestos

https://tfn.scot/news/embattled-housing-association-provided-inaccurate-asbestos-information

New year, new hope for a bright future

OPINION 12 January 2016 Guest post
Management
Martin Sime believes that 2016 is a year for Scotland's third sector to think big!

https://tfn.scot/opinion/new-year-new-hope-for-a-bright-future

A bold manifesto to put volunteering at the top of the political agenda

OPINION 9 October 2025 by Ewan MacLeod and Bethany Sikes
Families & Young People
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Volunteer Scotland has published its 2026 Scottish Parliament Manifesto: Creating a Nation of Volunteers - Ewan MacLeod and Bethany Sikes tells us all about it

https://tfn.scot/opinion/launch-of-volunteer-scotlands-2026-scottish-parliament-election-manifesto

Personal privacy is the next big civil liberties battle 

OPINION 10 March 2025 by Mhoraig Green
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https://tfn.scot/opinion/personal-privacy-is-the-next-big-civil-liberties-battle

'Pillars' for digital inclusion 

OPINION 1 August 2023 by Dr Tara French and Aaron Slater
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
A new paper has been published which presents a framework for digital inclusion in health and social care.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/pillars-for-digital-inclusion

“Trump is a danger to us all”

OPINION 31 January 2017 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
Candice Hannigan took to the streets in protest against prejudice, against fear and against Donald Trump

https://tfn.scot/opinion/trump-is-a-danger-to-us-all

Named Person: nanny state or safety net?

NEWS 7 April 2016 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
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TFN looks at the arguments for and against the Named Person policy

https://tfn.scot/news/named-person-nanny-state-or-safety-net

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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.