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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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The value of the personal touch

OPINION 16 November 2016 Guest post
Health & Social Care
​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

Tips to help families through Christmas

OPINION 4 December 2018 Guest post
Families & Young People
Ian Maxwell gives tips on how separated parents can help embrace Christmas for the benefit of their children

https://tfn.scot/opinion/tips-to-help-families-through-christmas

Why your organisation should become a disability confident employer

OPINION 24 May 2023 Guest post
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
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

OPINION 31 May 2023 Guest post
Management
Health & Social Care
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 

OPINION 27 March 2025 Guest post
Families & Young People
Management
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
#Environment
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

OPINION 14 February 2014 by Alex Turnbull
Health & Social Care
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

Vote to protect creative community expression

OPINION 8 May 2017 by Alex Turnbull
Culture & Leisure
Jemma Neville explains why the results of the UK general election could have a major impact on voluntary and community arts in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/vote-to-protect-creative-community-expression

The power of bringing people together 

OPINION 8 December 2025 by Duncan Thorp
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
Duncan Thorp on the need for community cohesion

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-power-of-bringing-people-together

Hillsborough campaigner to speak at The Gathering

NEWS 6 February 2017 by Alex Turnbull
Management
The line up for this year's Gathering includes Hillsborough Family Support Group chair Margaret Aspinall and Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

https://tfn.scot/news/hillsborough-campaigner-to-speak-at-the-gathering

Beware of false economies on employment law

OPINION 3 July 2017 Guest post
Management
Ben Doherty on why social care charities need to be careful they don't fall foul of employment law

https://tfn.scot/opinion/beware-of-false-economies-on-employment-law

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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.