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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
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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
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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
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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

Blueprint for workplace equality: Scottish employers invited to flagship conference 

OPINION 30 October 2023 Sponsored content
Families & Young People
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Scotland is gearing up to host a major conference shining a light on workplace equality and diversity, highlighting the potential advantages of these forward-thinking strategies

https://tfn.scot/opinion/blueprint-for-workplace-equality-scottish-employers-invited-to-flagship-conference

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

Rights. Equality. Inclusion.

OPINION 12 December 2025 Sponsored content
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SPONSORED CONTENT: The Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) on its priorities for the Holyrood election

https://tfn.scot/opinion/rights-equality-inclusion

Why FoI should be extended to care providers

OPINION 4 February 2026 by Carole Ewart
Management
Health & Social Care
Carole Ewart on proposed changed to Freedom Of Information legislation

https://tfn.scot/opinion/care-4-foi

Fair treatment for those with MS is as important as ever

OPINION 8 December 2020 by Morna Simpkins
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Health & Social Care
#NeverMoreNeeded
Morna Simpkins reflects on this year and looks forward to 2021

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fair-treatment-for-those-with-ms-is-as-important-as-ever

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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.