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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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Local Cornerstone – is this the future of social care?

OPINION 26 July 2017 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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Edel Harris explains how Cornerstone is pioneering the use of the world famous Buurtzorg model of social care in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/local-cornerstone-is-this-the-future-of-social-care

New sleepover ruling could save social care charities millions

NEWS 13 July 2018 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
Social care bodies say new Court of Appeal ruling could absolve charities of millions of pounds of back payments for sleepover shifts

https://tfn.scot/news/new-sleepover-ruling-could-save-social-care-charities-millions

Nicola Sturgeon on improving the role of the third sector in Scottish society

NEWS 20 February 2019 by Susan Smith
Management
There is still a way to go in ensuring the third sector is perceived as an equal player in Scottish society but the first minister is optimistic

https://tfn.scot/news/nicola-sturgeon-on-improving-the-role-of-the-third-sector-in-scottish-socie

Daily coronavirus roundup for third sector Monday 18 May

FEATURE 18 May 2020 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
News on how the third sector is supporting communities during lockdown

https://tfn.scot/features/daily-coronavirus-roundup-for-third-sector-monday-18-may

Tips to avoid Covid-19 cyber scams

OPINION 5 May 2020 Guest post
Funding & Finance
Alison Stone gives advice on how to avoid the new scams which aim to use the coronavirus pandemic to exploit people

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tips-to-avoid-covid-19-cyber-scams

Six reasons to go on Scotland’s Climate March

LIST 23 November 2015 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Feeling disillusioned by global leaders' failure to agree tough climate targets? This is exactly why you should march on 28 November in Edinburgh

https://tfn.scot/lists/six-reasons-you-should-be-on-scotlands-climate-march

Road to becoming… a self-employed consultant

FEATURE 22 February 2019 Guest post
Management
Road to becoming… a self-employed consultant

https://tfn.scot/features/road-to-becoming-a-self-employed-consultant

News in brief: what’s been going on across Scotland’s third sector 24 August 2018

LIST 24 August 2018 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
A selection of stories from communities and voluntary organisations across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/lists/news-in-brief-whats-been-going-on-across-scotlands-third-sector-24-july-201

The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda

OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
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The first King's Speech of the new Parliament showcased the profound impact that campaigning can have on shaping legislation.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-transformative-power-of-campaigning-setting-the-legislative-agenda

A record number of women have been voted into the House of Commons: but how can we ensure gender equality remains a priority?

OPINION 8 August 2024 by Judith Davey-Cole and Margaret Casely-Hayford
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
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"Build the policy infrastructure and support that women in leadership need, then we can truly bring equal representation of women’s views and priorities to our democracy"

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-record-number-of-women-have-just-been-voted-into-the-house-of-commons-how-can-we-ensure-gender-equality-remains-a-priority

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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.