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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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Social enterprise and Scotland’s future

OPINION 8 August 2014 by Social Enterprise Scotland
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Duncan Thorp explains why social enterprises will play a pivotal role in creating a better, more just society after the referendum on 18 September

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-enterprise-and-scotlands-future

Strong leadership has never been more important for our charities

OPINION 8 October 2020 by David Dunsire
Management
David Dunsire says bold thinking and actions are needed in facing up to a future framed by the consequences of Covid-19

https://tfn.scot/opinion/strong-leadership-has-never-been-more-important-for-our-charities

Minutes matter - and charities cannot afford for a second to forget it

OPINION 2 July 2021 by Alastair Keatinge
Management
Alastair Keatinge explains why the value of a proper record of meetings should not be underestimated

https://tfn.scot/opinion/minutes-matter-and-charities-cannot-afford-for-a-second-to-forget-it

The big promise of community wealth building

OPINION 22 April 2025 by Duncan Thorp
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Duncan Thorp on possibilities for creating a better, more democratic economy

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

The benefits of fair work for social enterprises and charities 

OPINION 30 January 2026 by Duncan Thorp
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Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Duncan Thorp on the opportunities and challenges around improving the workplace for all

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-benefits-of-fair-work-for-social-enterprises-and-charities

Carers must be respected and recognised

OPINION 8 June 2016 by Rab Armour
Families & Young People
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​Susan Petty, a full-time carer, believes the role of those caring for loved ones is undervalued despite carers saving the state billions

https://tfn.scot/opinion/carers-must-be-respected-and-recognised

Good news amid crisis as new youth fund launched

OPINION 24 March 2020 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
Ian McLaughlan conveys good news for the sector despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis

https://tfn.scot/opinion/good-news-amid-crisis-as-new-youth-fund-launched

Social Care is a crucial investment in the people of Scotland

OPINION 17 June 2016 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
​Tressa Burke reiterates is having a blether about disabled people's right to Self Directed Support as part of a national campaign #SDSblether

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-care-is-a-crucial-investment-in-the-people-of-scotland

Tackling loneliness crucial for Scotland’s future health

OPINION 29 October 2015 by Rab Armour
Health & Social Care
The third sector plays a vital role in fighting the devastating effects of loneliness. Now the issue must take centre stage says Margaret McCulloch MSP

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tackling-loneliness-crucial-for-scotlands-future-health

Climate change will devastate world’s wildlife

NEWS 14 March 2018 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Half of plant and animal species in the world’s most naturally rich areas could face local extinction by the turn of the century due to climate change

https://tfn.scot/news/climate-change-will-devastate-worlds-wildlife

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2026. 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.