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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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For many families it does not pay to work – new report warns

NEWS 19 February 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
Family and Childcare Trust warns that the rising costs of childcare makes working pointless for many families

https://tfn.scot/news/for-many-families-it-does-not-pay-to-work-new-report-warns

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

OPINION 9 October 2017 by Susan Smith
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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

“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

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

Bullying taking place “in plain sight” within charity sector

NEWS 11 June 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
A report has revealed the severe impacts bullying can have on charity sector workers

https://tfn.scot/news/bullying-taking-place-in-plain-sight-within-charity-sector

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

Giving charities a helping hand

OPINION 8 December 2020 Guest post
Management
Funding & Finance
#NeverMoreNeeded
Times continue to be tough for charities, but there are ways individuals who are in the position to help can do so

https://tfn.scot/opinion/giving-charities-a-helping-hand

How can housing associations tackle poverty and inequality?

OPINION 11 February 2021 Guest post
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Sponsored content: SFHA’s Housing Now, Housing’s Future: Poverty and Inequality Conference, takes place on 18 February

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-can-housing-associations-tackle-poverty-and-inequality

Living our values is critical during crisis

OPINION 28 May 2020 Guest post
Funding & Finance
Alice Russell says values are absolutely critical for organisations during the coronavirus pandemic

https://tfn.scot/opinion/living-our-values-is-critical-during-crisis

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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Regeneration & Housing
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

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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.