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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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Winter is coming but are we ready?

Susan Smith on what six months of lockdown has meant for the voluntary sector and what the next six months might bring

https://tfn.scot/opinion/winter-is-coming-but-are-we-ready

Breaking down barriers in sport for women

Lauren Pluss looks at the work going on to help women in Scotland to participate in sport

https://tfn.scot/opinion/breaking-down-barriers-in-sport-for-women

Brexit is built on shifting - and rapidly disappearing - sands

With Brexit looming, Craig Wilson looks at its implications and the steps that are being taken to ensure the future of the voluntary sector in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/what-will-brexit-mean-for-the-voluntary-sector

Double standards in education reform?

​Lesley Scott looks at the drive to close the educational attainment gap, and examines if disabled people are being left behind

https://tfn.scot/opinion/double-standards

Where the Engine Shed fit in

Marian MacDonald argues the demise of the Engine Shed means learning disabled adults are missing out on a tried and tested training ground for work

https://tfn.scot/opinion/where-the-engine-shed-fit-in

Making the third sector a living wage champion

Lynn Anderson argues that the third sector has everything to gain from the living wage - and nothing to lose

https://tfn.scot/opinion/making-the-third-sector-a-living-wage-champion

Charity incorporation: the pros and cons

Alastair Keatinge says that new rules on incorporation may increase a charity's workload, but this shouldn't skew your decision-making on whether to incorporate

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charity-incorporation-the-pros-and-cons

Whose town is it anyway?

Phil Prentice considers how Scots can contribute to making their towns better during National Towns' Week

https://tfn.scot/opinion/whose-town-is-it-anyway

The value of the personal touch

​Gerry O'Sullivan says that the most valuable part of his time at Bield was seeing the difference the charity has made first hand

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-value-of-the-personal-touch

How trusts and foundations can help create a mentally healthy Scotland

Richard Rutnagur talks about the crucial role trusts and foundations can play in closing the gap on mental health inequalities

https://tfn.scot/opinion/how-trusts-and-foundations-can-help-create-a-mentally-healthy-scotland

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