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

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We know the truth about poverty – it’s not a pretty picture

OPINION 21 March 2019 Guest post
Social Justice & Poverty
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Jackie Stockdale explains how becoming a member of Poverty Truth Community helped her speak out about how difficult life in poverty actually is

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-know-the-truth-about-poverty

New credit rating will be a game changer for Young Enterprise Scotland

OPINION 6 May 2019 Guest post
Management
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Geoff Leask on the success of Young Enterprise Scotland's Company Programme

https://tfn.scot/opinion/new-credit-rating-will-be-a-game-changer-for-young-enterprise-scotland

Fundraising ideas that are as easy as flicking the switch

OPINION 13 June 2019 Guest post
Management
Steve de la Rosa examines how making simple changes can help charities make savings

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fundraising-ideas-that-are-as-easy-as-flicking-the-switch

We need to talk about integration

OPINION 25 July 2019 Guest post
Health & Social Care
​Ronnie Hill explains the practical application of social care integration

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-need-to-talk-about-integration

Review of charity investment managers is paramount

OPINION 21 August 2019 Guest post
Management
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Kirsty Lister stresses the importance of charities making the right investment decisions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/review-of-charity-investment-managers-is-paramount

Men’s Sheds to be built up all over Scotland

NEWS 10 June 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Culture & Leisure
Age Scotland has been awarded £50,000 to expand the Men's Shed concept across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/mens-sheds-to-be-built-up-all-over-scotland

Private schools and councils are simply not charities

OPINION 23 August 2017 by Susan Smith
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Susan Smith believes the time has come to remove charitable status from private schools and council run bodies

https://tfn.scot/opinion/private-schools-and-councils-are-simply-not-charities

Help everyone benefit from social care choices

OPINION 25 August 2017 Guest post
Health & Social Care
Keith Robson on why more needs to happen so older Scots can have more choice and control over their own social care

https://tfn.scot/opinion/help-everyone-benefit-from-social-care-choices

Age is no barrier to learning digital skills

OPINION 26 August 2015 Guest post
Health & Social Care
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​Joyce Lamont, manager of Dalmuir Online, tells how her Silver Surfers have a head start on the younger generation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/age-is-no-barrier-to-learning-digital-skills

Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

OPINION 29 October 2015 by Robert Armour
Health & Social Care
The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tackling-loneliness-crucial-for-scotlands-future-health

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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.