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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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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

Demanding recognition: carers’ voices must be heard in the independence debate

OPINION 19 June 2014 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Sandra Webster says that carers must be listened to in the independence debate

https://tfn.scot/opinion/demanding-recognition-carers-voices-must-be-heard-in-the-independence-debat

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

Charities are a crucial part of the Living Wage movement

OPINION 10 March 2017 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
Sandy MacDonald argues that paying the Living Wage is crucial to help charities deliver on their mission

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-are-a-crucial-part-of-the-living-wage-mobvement

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

10 years of social enterprise

OPINION 5 July 2018 Guest post
Management
Dr Mairi Mackay looks back 10 years to the first Social Enterprise World Forum as she prepares to attend this year's event in Edinburgh

https://tfn.scot/opinion/10-years-of-social-enterprise

Is it discriminatory to label people as brain damaged?

OPINION 13 August 2018 Guest post
Health & Social Care
2 comments
Dan Mushens examines whether it is correct to use the term alcohol related brain damage

https://tfn.scot/opinion/is-it-discriminatory-to-label-people-as-brain-damaged

Festival can help to spark volunteering

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

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

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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 Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.