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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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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

Repairs in retrograde – a peek at the state of Scottish housing maintenance

OPINION 18 December 2023 by Aoife Deery
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Aoife Deery of CAS on the need for reform around housing repairs

https://tfn.scot/opinion/repairs-in-retrograde-a-peek-at-the-state-of-scottish-housing-maintenance

Making short-term cash reserves work harder

OPINION 6 June 2023 by Keith Burdon
Management
Funding & Finance
Keith Burdon looks at the options for managing cash reserves.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/making-short-term-cash-reserves-work-harder

Let’s solve the problems that cause the crisis

OPINION 22 June 2023 by Colin Waters
Families & Young People
Colin Waters on how conflict at home drives youth homelessness - and what can be done to resolve this

https://tfn.scot/opinion/lets-solve-the-problems-that-cause-the-crisis

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

Figures prove Work Programme isn’t working says SCVO

NEWS 23 June 2015 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
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​Work Programme should be ditched as data shows it is consitently failing to find long-term jobs for the unemployed

https://tfn.scot/news/figures-prove-work-programme-isnt-working-says-scvo

Quarter of a million pounds for sports groups

NEWS 1 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
Culture & Leisure
Final round of Glasgow 2014 legacy fund awards made

https://tfn.scot/news/quarter-of-a-million-pounds-for-sports-groups

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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.