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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Carers must be respected and recognised

OPINION 8 June 2016 by Robert Armour
Families & Young People
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​Susan Petty, a full-time carer, believes the role of those caring for loved ones is undervalued despite carers saving the state billions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/carers-must-be-respected-and-recognised

Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland

OPINION 17 June 2016 by Robert Armour
Health & Social Care
​Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-care-is-a-crucial-investment-in-the-people-of-scotland

What does Brexit mean for disabled people?

OPINION 28 June 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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Tressa Burke considers the implications of Brexit on the disabled community and their fight for the right to independent living

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-does-brexit-mean-for-disabled-people

Development trusts are transforming Scottish communities

NEWS 4 July 2016 by Susan Smith
Regeneration & Housing
A new report examining three Scottish development trusts has found they make a positive contribution to their local economy and society

https://tfn.scot/news/development-trusts-are-transforming-scottish-communities

Family Centre launches emergency appeal

NEWS 23 January 2017 by Susan Smith
Families & Young People
An Edinburgh family centre that works with some of the city's most disadvantaged families has launched an emergency appeal for funds

https://tfn.scot/news/family-centre-launches-emergency-appeal

Bed shortages see vulnerable patients sent across the border for treatment

NEWS 14 December 2016 by Robert Armour
Health & Social Care
Charities raise concerns as NHS struggles to cope with rising number of patients with eating disorders

https://tfn.scot/news/alarm-as-mental-health-patients-get-shipped-to-scotland-for-treatment

More sanctions inevitable with JobCentre closures

NEWS 10 January 2017 by Robert Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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Warning JobCentre closures will result in increased hardship for benefit claimants

https://tfn.scot/news/more-sanctions-inevitable-with-jobcentre-closures

Strong leadership has never been more important for our charities

OPINION 8 October 2020 by David Dunsire
Management
David Dunsire says bold thinking and actions are needed in facing up to a future framed by the consequences of Covid-19

https://tfn.scot/opinion/strong-leadership-has-never-been-more-important-for-our-charities

Happy birthday to Project Scotland

NEWS 10 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Families & Young People
Volunteer charity ProjectScotland is marking its first decade by celebrating those who have completed its programme

https://tfn.scot/news/happy-birthday-to-project-scotland

Every charity must learn from Fraud Awareness Week

OPINION 23 October 2018 Guest post
Management
David Dunsire warns that vigilance against specific types of fraud should not blind you to other risks

https://tfn.scot/opinion/every-charity-must-learn-from-fraud-awareness-week

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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.