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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

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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Don’t forget Europe’s refugees

Susan Smith argues that the devastating truth about the refugee crisis in Europe proves why we need to address the rise of right-wing nationalism

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dont-forget-europes-refugees

Calling on campaigners to comment on their challenges

Sue Tibballs on why anyone who considers themselves a campaigner should take part in the new Sheila McKechnie Foundation survey

https://tfn.scot/opinion/calling-on-campaigners-for-survey-into-state-of-the-industry

It’s national play day today

Graeme Luke of Scouts Scotland discusses the importance of play

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-national-play-day-today

Climate change resilience for charities

​Julia Hutchison explains why charities should be addressing the coming threats posed by climate change

https://tfn.scot/opinion/climate-change-resilience-for-charities-an-update

Dungavel’s demise is welcome - but now we must stop its replacement

Robina Qureshi says Dungavel Detention Centre was basically a jail and its proposed replacement could be worse

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dungavels-demise-is-welcome-but-now-we-must-stop-its

Time to cut the red tape on charity lotteries – and release £125 million to good causes

Tony Vick says we are sitting on a fortune that could be used for good - if restrictions on charity lotteries are eased

https://tfn.scot/opinion/time-to-cut-the-red-tape-on-charity-lotteries-and-release-125-million-to-go

What a difference 14 years makes

Maureen Mallon reflects on her return to the third sector as new chief executive of OSCR

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-a-difference-14-years-makes

Society’s debt to our legion of carers

Karen Martin says valuing those who care makes economic and moral sense

https://tfn.scot/opinion/societys-debt-to-our-legion-of-carers

Charities must account for market impact on investments

Lynne Lamont stresses the importance of keeping track of any investments

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-must-account-for-market-volatilitys-impact-on-investments

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