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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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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

Family friendly policies are not just for mums

Shelagh Young explains why Scotland's third sector should start taking family friends working more seriously

https://tfn.scot/opinion/family-friendly-policies-are-not-just-for-mums

A new volunteering strategy for Scotland

Paul Okroj believes a new strategy for volunteering can ensure people continue to give their time and effort for the next 10 years

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-new-volunteering-strategy-for-scotland

Let’s put the community into community planning

Calum Irving reacts to the recent community planning report

https://tfn.scot/opinion/lets-put-the-community-into-community-planning

Council gives in and throws lifeline to Women’s Aid

Reprieve for Women's Aid groups after council give in to pressure

https://tfn.scot/news/council-gives-in-and-throws-lifeline-to-womens-aid-groups

By working together we will shape a fairer welfare system

​Jeane Freeman, Scotland's social security minister, gives a progress report on how Scotland's bold new system is shaping up

https://tfn.scot/opinion/by-working-together-we-will-shape-a-fairer-welfare-system

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

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