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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Festival can help to spark volunteering

OPINION 19 September 2018 Guest post
Management
1 comment
George Thomson examines the importance of volunteering as Stirling celebrates the work of volunteers

https://tfn.scot/opinion/festival-can-help-to-spark-volunteering

In the footsteps of the suffragette sisterhood

OPINION 5 February 2018 by TFN
Social Justice & Poverty
Kate Nevens argues that the fight for women's rights goes on

https://tfn.scot/opinion/in-the-footsteps-of-the-suffragette-sisterhood

Pressure forces Osborne to scrap tax credit cuts

NEWS 25 November 2015 by Robert Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
​Chancellor backs down on plans after being told low income families would desperately struggle

https://tfn.scot/news/pressure-forces-osborne-to-scrap-tax-credit-cuts

Behind the figures: social sector still growing

OPINION 14 February 2023 by Duncan Thorp
Management
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
New social enterprise census showcases successes and challenges

https://tfn.scot/opinion/behind-the-figures-social-sector-still-growing

Making society accessible for everyone

OPINION 19 June 2023 by James Adams
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Find out about RNIB Scotland's Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference

https://tfn.scot/opinion/making-society-accessible-for-everyone

The new way to rebuild back better

OPINION 2 July 2020 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
1 comment
Iain MacRitchie says the Covid crisis presents a one-off opportunity to build a better Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-new-way-to-rebuild-back-better1

People with disabilities need clear advice

OPINION 6 July 2020 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
Freelance journalist and disability campaigner Michael McEwan says it is vital that disabled people are getting the information they need during coronavirus

https://tfn.scot/opinion/people-with-disabilities-need-clear-advice

Sink or survive: lost hope triggered by destitution within the asylum system

OPINION 15 November 2021 by Tandy Nicole
Environment & International
Tandy Nicole says the government needs to introduce measures to tackle destitution faced by people in the asylum system

https://tfn.scot/opinion/sink-or-survive-lost-hope-triggered-by-destitution-within-the-asylum-system

Not a political football, but a humanitarian emergency

OPINION 8 September 2015 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
Mercy Corps' Simon O'Connell on a human response to the refugee crisis

https://tfn.scot/opinion/not-a-political-football-but-a-humanitarian-emergency

Love charity? Come to this year’s Gathering

OPINION 18 January 2016 Guest post
Management
Alex Thomson on how he plans this year's Gathering to be one big charity love in

https://tfn.scot/opinion/love-charity-come-to-this-years-gathering

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2025. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.