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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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Homeless charity marks its 25th anniversary

NEWS 2 June 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Regeneration & Housing
Rock Trust will host a conference bringing together speakers from Scotland and Canada

https://tfn.scot/news/homeless-charity-marks-its-25th-anniversary

Poverty costs us all - but together we can end it

OPINION 15 October 2024 by Emma Jackson
Social Justice & Poverty
Emma Jackson reflects on Challenge Poverty Week

https://tfn.scot/opinion/poverty-costs-us-all-together-we-can-end-it

What’s needed from the budget to support essential services like us

OPINION 2 December 2024 by David Hilferty
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David Hilferty: the government must provide sustainable funding for the voluntary sector and those it supports

https://tfn.scot/opinion/whats-needed-from-the-budget-to-support-essential-services-like-us

Basic Bank Accounts need to be easier for people to open 

OPINION 31 March 2025 by Sarah-Jayne Dunn
Social Justice & Poverty
Sarah-Jayne Dunn on the need for action on financial inclusion

https://tfn.scot/opinion/basic-bank-accounts-need-to-be-easier-for-people-to-open

The big promise of community wealth building

OPINION 22 April 2025 by Duncan Thorp
Social Justice & Poverty
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Duncan Thorp on possibilities for creating a better, more democratic economy

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-big-promise-of-community-wealth-building

No mean heat as new service launched to help

OPINION 12 May 2025 by John Porter
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
John Porter on essential new support for people whose heating is supplied by a heat network

https://tfn.scot/opinion/no-mean-heat-as-new-service-launched-to-help

Are charities in Scotland becoming more cyber-savvy?

OPINION 12 May 2025 by Alison Brogan
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Alison Brogan, SCVO’s cyber resilience co-ordinator, reflects on how charities are working to become better at preventing and responding to cyber attacks

https://tfn.scot/opinion/are-charities-in-scotland-becoming-more-cyber-savvy

Tech can help us help more people, in a way that suits them best

OPINION 28 September 2023 by Fraser Ross
Management
Fraser Ross on meeting the challenges and opportunities of inclusion

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tech-can-help-us-help-more-people-in-a-way-that-suits-them-best

Blueprint for workplace equality: Scottish employers invited to flagship conference 

OPINION 30 October 2023 Sponsored content
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Scotland is gearing up to host a major conference shining a light on workplace equality and diversity, highlighting the potential advantages of these forward-thinking strategies

https://tfn.scot/opinion/blueprint-for-workplace-equality-scottish-employers-invited-to-flagship-conference

Is Scotland facing a rent arrears crisis? 

OPINION 13 November 2023 by Aoife Deery
Social Justice & Poverty
It’s clear even being in work is not enough for people to feel secure about their ability to pay the rent. 

https://tfn.scot/opinion/is-scotland-facing-a-rent-arrears-crisis

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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.