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

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Housing associations are skewing satisfaction rates

Tommy Lusk, housing campaigner, says tenant satisfaction surveys published by housing associations hide more than they reveal

https://tfn.scot/opinion/housing-associations-are-skewing-satisfaction-rates

Time to celebrate Volunteering for All

Paul Okroj looks forward to this year's Volunteers' Week

https://tfn.scot/opinion/time-to-celebrate-volunteering-for-all

The fight against scams is a fight for all of us

Citizens Advice Scotland chief executive Derek Mitchell discusses Scams Awareness Month

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-fight-against-scams-is-a-fight-for-all-of-us

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

Awareness essential in tackling charity fraud

Euan Morrison examines how serious an issue fraud is for the voluntary sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/awareness-essential-in-tackling-charity-fraud

Festive fun and social justice go hand in hand

Duncan Thorp is planning a social shopping spree this Christmas

https://tfn.scot/opinion/festive-fun-and-social-justice-go-hand-in-hand

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