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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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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

Human rights: raising awareness as well as enjoying great food and company

OPINION 12 March 2026 Guest post
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Join Glasgow West Amnesty's international meal

https://tfn.scot/opinion/human-rights-raising-awareness-as-well-as-enjoying-great-food-and-company

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

World Children’s Day: standing up for children’s rights means taking action now

OPINION 19 November 2025 by Mary Glasgow
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
World Children’s Day is Thursday, 20 November - Mary Glasgow talks about what this means for Scotland’s children

https://tfn.scot/opinion/world-childrens-day-standing-up-for-childrens-rights-means-taking-action-now

Social enterprises are leading the way in building a fairer Scotland

NEWS 19 January 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Management
Major new report highlights social enterprises as a model for private sector to learn from

https://tfn.scot/news/social-enterprises-are-leading-the-way-in-building-a-fairer-scotland

Estate defies access warnings

NEWS 1 September 2026 by Rab Armour
Management
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Hillwalkers to stay away from the hills north of Invervar

https://tfn.scot/news/estate-defies-access-warnings

Soaring childcare costs pushing parents to rely on extended family

NEWS 29 June 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
It is creating angst among hard-pressed parents

https://tfn.scot/news/soaring-childcare-costs-pushing-parents-to-rely-on-extended-family

Scottish charities struggle to win public sector contracts.

NEWS 6 July 2026 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Research studied charities applying for contracts

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-charities-failing-to-secure-public-sector-contracts

Revealed: how lack of Fair Funding impacts charity staff

NEWS 17 March 2026 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Insecurity, uncertainty and shortages impacting on pay and resources are all hitting hard

https://tfn.scot/news/revealed-how-lack-of-fair-funding-impacts-charity-staff

Bring back dog licences says charity

NEWS 25 March 2014 by Susan Smith
Culture & Leisure
OneKind is calling for the reintroduction of dog licences to combat dangerous dog attacks

https://tfn.scot/news/bring-back-dog-licence-says-charity

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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.