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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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Seven easy ways to boost social enterprise

Duncan Thorp gives his top tips for improving lives and building a better community

https://tfn.scot/opinion/seven-easy-ways-to-boost-social-enterprise

Care charity workers knock back pay offer

Staff at Cornerstone have voted by 92% to reject a pay offer, which the organisation describes as very fair

https://tfn.scot/news/carers-knock-back-charitys-pay-offer

Unlocking the power of the UN human rights system

Deirdre Flanigan explains how voluntary organisations can use the United Nations human rights system to improve lives for the people they support

https://tfn.scot/opinion/unlocking-the-power-of-the-un-human-rights-system

Charity launches walking podcast

Edith Bowman provides the voice for the new Mind to Walk podcast, created by Paths for All

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-launches-walking-podcast

We know the truth about poverty – it’s not a pretty picture

Jackie Stockdale explains how becoming a member of Poverty Truth Community helped her speak out about how difficult life in poverty actually is

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-know-the-truth-about-poverty

We need to talk about integration

​Ronnie Hill explains the practical application of social care integration

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-need-to-talk-about-integration

What do UKIP votes say about Scotland?

Ruchir Shah says UKIP’s rise shows attitudes in Scotland are not that different to rest of the UK

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-do-ukip-votes-say-about-scotland

What does Brexit mean for disabled people?

Tressa Burke considers the implications of Brexit on the disabled community and their fight for the right to independent living

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-does-brexit-mean-for-disabled-people

From advice to action: improving access to disability payments in Scotland  

Erica Young on the importance of easy access to Adult Disability Payment (ADP)

https://tfn.scot/opinion/from-advice-to-action-improving-access-to-disability-payments-in-scotland

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