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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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More than just ABC

OPINION 24 October 2022 by Lucy Johnson
Families & Young People
With pupil achievement still largely attributed to good exam results, it’s time to change what we recognise as success, writes Lucy Johnson

https://tfn.scot/opinion/more-than-just-a-b-c

The transformative power of campaigning: setting the legislative agenda

OPINION 23 July 2024 by Seth Farsides
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#GeneralElection24
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
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
#GeneralElection24
"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

Charity workers less likely to get living wage than everyone else

NEWS 7 November 2017 by Susan Smith
Management
More than a quarter of people working for UK charities are not paid the living wage, compared to just a fifth of the rest of the population

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-workers-less-likely-to-get-living-wage-than-everyone-else

Young people lacking vital support as access to services worsen

NEWS 14 December 2021 by Rab Armour
Campaigners warn young people can't get access to facilities

https://tfn.scot/news/young-people-lacking-vital-support-as-access-to-services-worsen

One million children struggling to cover school food costs in the UK

NEWS 23 October 2020 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Stark warning as pandemic tightens grip on economy

https://tfn.scot/news/one-million-children-struggling-to-cover-school-food-costs-in-the-uk

Charity launches nationwide shopping service

NEWS 2 June 2020 by Gareth Jones
Social Justice & Poverty
Food Train Connects has been launched in response to thousands of older Scots needing support during the coronavirus pandemic

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-launches-nationwide-shopping-service

Access to physical activity must be increased to aid mental health

NEWS 12 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
Health & Social Care
The Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Mental Health has reported its latest findings

https://tfn.scot/news/access-to-physical-activity-must-be-increased-to-aid-mental-health

Struggling families hit hardest by lockdown

NEWS 14 January 2021 by Gareth Jones
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation's annual flagship report reveals the issues millions of families face across the UK

https://tfn.scot/news/struggling-families-hit-hardest-by-lockdown

Music and dementia campaign launched

NEWS 2 October 2020 by Gareth Jones
Culture & Leisure
The Musical Tea campaign will take place online to highlight the benefits music can have for people with dementia

https://tfn.scot/news/music-and-dementia-campaign-launched

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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.