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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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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

730 days later...

As it winds up, Beth Mukushi reflects on the challenges and the successes of SCVO's Third Sector Coronavirus Information Hub

https://tfn.scot/opinion/730-days-later

Funding for youth work is an essential part of supporting those most affected by poverty

Mike Strang welcomes the publication of Youth Scotland's new report

https://tfn.scot/opinion/funding-for-youth-work-is-an-essential-part-of-supporting-those-most-affected-by-poverty

Cost of living crisis: the hard facts

Matthew Linning discusses new evidence on the impact of the cost of living crisis on volunteering

https://tfn.scot/opinion/cost-of-living-crisis-the-hard-facts

Raising our gaze towards a wellbeing economy

Rachel Searle on discussions around a new Foundation Scotland report

https://tfn.scot/opinion/raising-our-gaze

Homelessness could vanish from Scotland’s streets

The rollout of the Housing First initiative in Scotland is set to be stepped up, with a target of helping 830 people find homes

https://tfn.scot/news/homelessness-could-vanish-from-scotlands-streets

Why your organisation should become a disability confident employer

Tuesday Mennie says reasonable adjustments and not upheaval is required to enable groups to employ more disabled people

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-your-organisation-should-become-a-disability-confident-employer

Next steps for mental health care in Scotland

Martin Crewe calls for a "massive investment" in whole-family support services across Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/next-steps-for-mental-health-care-in-scotland

Walking Scotland’s rural economy to a healthier future 

Brendan Paddy highlights the immense financial gains walking brings to Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/walking-scotlands-rural-economy-to-a-healthier-future

From dependency to empowerment

Out of the ashes of the welfare state, a more modern enabling state is emerging, suggests Jenny Brotchie, policy officer at the Carnegie UK Trust.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/from-dependency-to-empowerment

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