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

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We must end the need for foodbanks in Scotland

Four leading anti-poverty groups make the case how to support low income families in the long-term

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-end-the-need-for-foodbanks-in-scotland

Let’s be proud of Generation Covid

Today's young people need our help and support, says Christine Carlin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/lets-be-proud-of-generation-covid

Over 52,000 complained about charity fundraising last year

Organisations which consistently ask for money via direct mail top the list of complaints

https://tfn.scot/news/over-52000-complained-about-charities-last-year

How financial technology is closing the gap on digital exclusion

This was a powerful demonstration of how the Citizens Advice service is not just an advice-giver for the tens of thousands of clients we help every year

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-fintech-is-closing-the-gap-on-digital-exclusion

People Know How - when the funding runs out

This powerful blog from People Know How provides a stark insight into the impact of funding cuts and service closures on both volunteers and the staff who support them

https://tfn.scot/opinion/people-know-how-when-the-funding-runs-out

Embracing AI: How charities can benefit 

George Holmes on embracing new technology

https://tfn.scot/opinion/embracing-ai-how-charities-can-benefit

Why we need an energy debt relief scheme

David Hilferty: we need urgent action

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-we-need-an-energy-debt-relief-scheme

British Sign Language: how our advice really is for everyone 

Jonathan Boyd on trying to ensure there are no obstacles when it comes to receiving support

https://tfn.scot/opinion/british-sign-language-how-our-advice-really-is-for-everyone

Is it time to review your Charity’s Investment Policy?

A well thought-out investment policy is essential to achieving your charity’s goals and demonstrating that trustees have fulfilled their duty of care.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/is-it-time-to-review-your-charitys-investment-policy

A child is counselled for mental trauma every 11 minutes

More than 50,000 children were counselled by the Childline service last year – an average of one every eleven minutes

https://tfn.scot/news/one-child-every-11-minutes-counselled-for-mental-trauma

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