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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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Do we value our trustees enough?

OPINION 4 November 2025 by Helen Kidd
Families & Young People
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Health & Social Care
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Regeneration & Housing
As the role of trustees is celebrated through Trustees' Week, Helen Kidd asks: “do charities do enough to help them do their jobs effectively?”

https://tfn.scot/opinion/do-we-value-our-trustees-enough

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

Project will help young disabled people into apprenticeships

NEWS 19 August 2014 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
New project to get young people with disabilities into Modern Apprenticeships

https://tfn.scot/news/project-will-help-young-disabled-people-into-apprenticeships

Re-use social enterprise aims higher to reduce waste

NEWS 7 June 2019 by Graham Martin
Management
A new reuse business has been launched by two Glasgow based social enterprises

https://tfn.scot/news/re-use-social-enterprise-aims-higher-to-reduce-waste

Most Scottish carers feel lonely and isolated

NEWS 16 August 2017 by Graham Martin
Health & Social Care
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Most Scottish carers say they feel lonely and socially isolated, according to a new round of research

https://tfn.scot/news/most-scottish-carers-feel-lonely-and-isolated

MPs unite across parties to oppose fossil fuels

NEWS 11 May 2018 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
All six Edinburgh and Midlothian MPs have spoken out about the urgent need for fossil fuel divestment

https://tfn.scot/news/mps-unite-across-parties-to-oppose-fossil-fuels

New chair for leading third sector arts group

NEWS 10 September 2019 by Graham Martin
Management
One of Scotland’s leading community arts groups has appointed a senior third sector figure as its new chair

https://tfn.scot/news/new-chair-for-leading-third-sector-arts-group

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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.