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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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Hacking my way to jobs innovation

Jane Bruce believes that young people have the answers to youth unemployment, so she's getting a bunch together to hack out a solution

https://tfn.scot/opinion/hacking-my-way-to-jobs-innovation

There’s loads of value in Investing in Young People

Sophie Dawes explains why Scottish voluntary organisations may want to consider looking at Investors in Young People accreditation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/theres-loads-of-value-in-investing-in-young-people

The volunteer spirit of Christmas

The spirit of volunteering, just like Christmas, is giving and receiving, says George Thomson, chief executive of Volunteer Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-volunteer-spirit-of-christmas

7 ways to get ready for the new Data Protection Act

Daradjeet Jagpal explains why charities need to consider upcoming changes to data protection laws now

https://tfn.scot/opinion/7-ways-to-get-ready-for-the-new-data-protection-act

Get a fresh perspective through leadership exchange

Phili Wetton explains how a leadership exchange can give third sector managers a fresh perspective

https://tfn.scot/opinion/get-a-fresh-perspective-through-leadership-exchange

Want to change your community? Just think big

Young Jordan Kyle and his friends transformed their local community for the better

https://tfn.scot/opinion/want-to-change-your-community-just-think-big

Protect your charity against cyber attacks

David McNeill gives some advice on how to ensure your charity doesn't fall victim to cyber terrorism such as the recent ransomware attack

https://tfn.scot/opinion/protect-your-charity-against-cyber-attacks

Payday loan firms told they can’t charge extortionate fees

​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

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

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