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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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Living in a new procurement landscape

Kelly Sleight explains what new procurement laws mean for the third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/living-in-a-new-procurement-landscape

Is it time to ban alcohol advertising?

Dan Mushens reacts to the Scottish Government's plans to restrict alcohol advertising

https://tfn.scot/opinion/is-it-time-to-ban-alcohol-advertising

The referendum questions trustees need to ask

Debbie McIlwraith outlines some of the issues Scottish charities should be considering in the run up to the independence referendum vote in September

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-referendum-questions-trustees-need-to-ask

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

Cancer charities complete merger

Pancreatic Cancer Scotland and Pancreatic Cancer Action have officially joined forces as they look to lead support for those affected by the condition

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-charities-complete-merger

Care vacancies laid bare

More than a third of care services have unfilled positions - with particular issues in care homes, home support and residential schools

https://tfn.scot/news/care-vacancies-laid-bare

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

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

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

Nurses demand an end to health inequality

A new campaign from the Royal College of Nursing is calling for more funding for community services that help the poorest members of society

https://tfn.scot/news/nurses-demand-an-end-to-health-inequality

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