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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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Don’t let the summer heat fool you - energy debt is a year-round problem 

OPINION 21 July 2025 by Dr Matthew Lee
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
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The volume of people needing help with energy debt is worrying, says Matthew Lee

https://tfn.scot/opinion/dont-let-the-summer-heat-fool-you-energy-debt-is-a-year-round-problem

The cost of living is hurting net zero too

OPINION 11 December 2023 by David Hilferty
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
"When your bills are up, and your income is staying the same, you don’t think about taking out additional loans to insulate your home"

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-cost-of-living-is-hurting-net-zero-too

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

OPINION 2 December 2024 by David Hilferty
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
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

Managing with purpose: addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow 

OPINION 17 September 2024 Sponsored content
Management
Sponsored content: course aims to make better third sector managers

https://tfn.scot/opinion/managing-with-purpose-addressing-the-challenges-of-today-and-tomorrow

How to help your clients with their rising fuel bills

OPINION 14 February 2022 by Andrew Bartlett
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
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Sponsored content: stark findings demonstrate the challenges ahead for Scottish households in the coming months

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-to-help-you-clients-with-their-rising-fuel-bills

It’s good to be back – the Gathering’s what we’ve all been waiting for

OPINION 8 June 2022 by Beth Mukushi
Families & Young People
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Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Beth Mukushi looks ahead to the return of THE major marker in the voluntary sector calendar

https://tfn.scot/opinion/its-good-to-be-back-the-gatherings-what-weve-all-been-waiting-for

How are charity leaders coping with prolonged uncertainty?

OPINION 19 January 2021 Guest post
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Sponsored content: Katie Turner from IVAR on free support sessions on how to cope during the crisis.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-are-charity-leaders-coping-with-prolonged-uncertainty

Hearing the voices of those who have experienced crime

OPINION 25 February 2022 Guest post
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Victim Support Scotland chief executive Kate Wallace on the charity's new campaign

https://tfn.scot/opinion/hearing-the-voices-of-those-who-have-experienced-crime

Arts projects are truly Epic

NEWS 7 October 2019 by Gareth Jones
Management
Foru Scottish projects were amongst those recognised at the annual Epic Awards

https://tfn.scot/news/arts-projects-are-truly-epic

Make a big difference

OPINION 3 October 2017 by TFN
Funding & Finance
John James says small charities should not shy away from investing for social good

https://tfn.scot/opinion/make-a-big-difference

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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.