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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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Poverty figures are the calm before the storm

OPINION 1 July 2014 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
Sanne Velthuis believes the truth about real poverty is hidden beneath the latest government statistics and much more must be done to tackle the issue

https://tfn.scot/opinion/poverty-figures-are-the-calm-before-the-storm

Creating enterprising communities

OPINION 8 July 2014 Guest post
Funding & Finance
Karen Birch, chair of Glasgow Women’s Library, is calling on the Big Lottery Fund to invest in the development of community-owned and run initiatives

https://tfn.scot/opinion/creating-enterprising-communities

Volunteering or voluntold?

OPINION 8 July 2014 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
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Calum Irving explains why volunteering bodies across Scotland are rejecting the government's Community Work Placem

https://tfn.scot/opinion/volunteering-or-voluntold

Psychiatrist shortages are a ticking timebomb

OPINION 15 July 2014 Guest post
Families & Young People
Sophie Pilgrim is shocked by the shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists in the NHS in Scotland, which is leaving many families struggling

https://tfn.scot/opinion/psychiatrist-shortages-are-a-ticking-timebomb

Great fundraising will remain regardless of referendum

OPINION 24 July 2014 Guest post
Funding & Finance
Fraser Hughton outlines some of the challenges ahead for fundraising, but believes Scottish fundraisers will flourish regardless of the referendum

https://tfn.scot/opinion/great-fundraising-will-remain-regardless-of-yes-or-no

We must invest more in housing after the referendum

OPINION 31 July 2014 Guest post
Regeneration & Housing
Alan Ferguson argues that housing must be a priority of the future Scottish Government regardless of the outcome of the referendum

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-invest-more-in-housing-after-the-referendum

60 seconds with Louise Cameron

FEATURE 3 February 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
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Now is the time to act seriously to tackle child poverty according to Louise Cameron chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP)

https://tfn.scot/features/60-seconds-with-louise-cameron

Give more and shop better this festive season

OPINION 14 December 2018 by Rab Armour
Management
Duncan Thorp explains how we can avoid rampant materialism this Christmas by sourcing gifts from Scotland's thriving social enterprises

https://tfn.scot/opinion/give-more-and-shop-better-this-festive-season

What’s in store for charity retail in 2019?

OPINION 7 February 2019 Guest post
Management
Rachel Blair says the year ahead offers a range of opportunities for the charity retail sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/whats-in-store-for-charity-retail-in-2019

Scotland on the basic income frontline

OPINION 11 February 2019 Guest post
Management
Gail Irvine on Scotland's strides towards a basic income

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scotland-on-the-basic-income-frontline

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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.