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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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Payday loan firms told they can’t charge extortionate fees

NEWS 11 November 2014 by Paul Cardwell
Social Justice & Poverty
​As of 2 January customers will never have to pay back more than double what they borrow

https://tfn.scot/news/payday-loan-firms-told-they-cant-charge-extortionate-fees

I’m exhausted fighting for the right to claim disability benefits

OPINION 30 January 2018 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Peter Shawglen of Disabled People Against Cuts is campaigning to end hated DWP medical assessments of disabled people

https://tfn.scot/opinion/im-exhausted-fighting-for-the-right-to-claim-disability-benefits

Actions to help carers can be taken now

OPINION 15 June 2018 Guest post
Management
Fiona Collie reflects on Carers Week and stresses that change needs to be ongoing

https://tfn.scot/opinion/actions-to-help-carers-can-be-taken-now

Our country is safer thanks to disclosure

OPINION 18 June 2018 Guest post
Management

https://tfn.scot/opinion/our-country-is-safer-thanks-to-disclosure

Take control with #SocialSummer2018

OPINION 19 July 2018 Guest post
Management
Duncan Thorp talks about the latest campaign promoting Scotland's inclusive social economy

https://tfn.scot/opinion/take-control-with-socialsummer2018

The lasting legacy of community buyouts

OPINION 14 August 2018 Guest post
Environment & International
2 comments
Linsay Chalmers on how community buyouts have transformed parts of Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-lasting-legacy-of-community-buyouts

How I became a charity chief executive

OPINION 3 September 2018 Guest post
Management
Martin Dorchester explains his move from Calmac to the third sector

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-i-became-a-chief-executive

How financial technology is closing the gap on digital exclusion

OPINION 28 October 2024 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
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

OPINION 26 November 2024 by Amy Watters
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#RunningCostsCrisis
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 

OPINION 3 February 2025 by George Holmes
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Regeneration & Housing
George Holmes on embracing new technology

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

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