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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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Scanning the financial horizon

Heather Lamont looks at a few recent headlines from the financial press and considers what they might mean for your charity’s finances.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scanning-the-financial-horizon

Life saving work is what we do best

Jamie Livingstone, head of Oxfam Scotland, says the charity's work in Yemen proves its worth amid recent media attention

https://tfn.scot/opinion/life-saving-work-is-what-we-are-best-at

Guidelines will transform suicide reporting in Scotland

NUJ and third sector groups publish suicide reporting guidelines

https://tfn.scot/news/guidelines-will-transform-suicide-reporting-in-scotland

The Homeless World Cup is the perfect antidote to a dull Euro 2016 tournament

Having just come back from Euro 2016 it is hard not to compare the Homeless World Cup with the the glitzy UEFA tournament. But to be honest it didn't take long.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-homeless-world-cup-is-the-perfect-antidote-to-euro-2016

Named Person: we can’t lose sight of the benefits of information sharing

Calum Munro explains why information sharing is at the heart of the Named Person law and must be retained

https://tfn.scot/opinion/named-person-we-cant-lose-sight-of-the-benefits-of-information-sharing

Mentoring gives looked after young people hope for the future

Sharon McIntyre on how mentoring can change the lives of both the child and the mentor for the better

https://tfn.scot/opinion/mentoring-gives-looked-after-young-people-hope-for-the-future

We all know the problem - what’s the solution?

How do you solve a problem like capitalism, asks Graham Martin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-all-know-the-problem-whats-the-solution

Deaf ambition for 2021

Janis McDonald says a major climate change summit in Glasgow this year provides the chance to highlight inclusive communication on a global stage

https://tfn.scot/opinion/deaf-ambition-for-2021

Helping older people to live well at home

Rab Campbell examines an initiative from Food Train and tech company SICCAR helps older people live well at home, potentially freeing up hospital beds

https://tfn.scot/opinion/helping-older-people-to-live-well-at-home

Why the M-word (merger) can't be dirty anymore

Susan Smith argues that exploring the possibility of merging with another cause has never been more important than now

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-the-m-word-merger-cant-be-dirty-anymore

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