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

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Growing up in Pollok made me a campaigner

OPINION 9 July 2018 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
Stephen Logie grew up campaigning for better housing in one of Scotland's biggest estates. He believes the experience made him what he is today

https://tfn.scot/opinion/growing-up-in-pollok-made-me-a-campaigner

Housing associations are skewing satisfaction rates

OPINION 3 April 2018 by Rab Armour
Regeneration & Housing
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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

Let’s pull together and dance!

OPINION 8 February 2021 by Rab Armour
Management
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Christine Carlin explores what makes a successful partnership

https://tfn.scot/opinion/lets-pull-together-and-dance

It may yet be eight months or so away, but make no mistake, we are now in an election campaign.

OPINION 1 September 2025 by Graham Martin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/it-may-yet-be-eight-months-or-so-away-but-make-no-mistake-we-are-now-in-an-election-campaign

By working together we will shape a fairer welfare system

OPINION 14 March 2018 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
​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

Charities demand action in face of hothouse Earth disaster

NEWS 7 August 2018 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
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Humanity may have pushed the environment to the threshold of a disastrous “hothouse Earth” scenario say scientists

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-demand-action-in-face-of-hothouse-earth-disaster

A See Me campaign is needed to transform perceptions of homelessness

NEWS 28 February 2019 by Graham Martin
Regeneration & Housing
Homelessness in Scotland needs the equivalent of the See Me campaign – which has been successful in tackling public perception of mental health issues

https://tfn.scot/news/a-see-me-campaign-is-needed-to-transform-perceptions-of-homelessness

Charity lead: I netted an MBE but it's all about teamwork

OPINION 13 January 2025 by Natasha Gilmour
Families & Young People
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Natasha Gilmour on receiving an honour

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-charity-lead-netted-an-mbe

When it comes to debt advice, don’t waste money you don’t need to

OPINION 26 August 2024 by Pauline Allan
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Pauline Allan on a specialist service that’s available free of charge

https://tfn.scot/opinion/when-it-comes-to-debt-advice-dont-waste-money-you-dont-need-to

Bridging the gap in third sector finance

OPINION 21 February 2025 by Chris Jamieson
Funding & Finance
Chris Jamieson on using debt products constructively

https://tfn.scot/opinion/bridging-the-gap-in-third-sector-finance

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2026. 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.