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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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Non-political? No thanks - let's make more noise

OPINION 18 December 2020 by Graham Martin
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Culture & Leisure
#NeverMoreNeeded
Baroness Stowell agrees with the Mail papers that charities must not challenge power - TFN editor Graham Martin disagrees

https://tfn.scot/opinion/non-political-no-thanks-lets-make-more-noise

Aid sector has no friends in the Tory party - as £4bn worth of deadly cuts prove

OPINION 14 July 2021 by Graham Martin
Management
Environment & International
Graham Martin says that the positive case for aid must be made - and false saviours must be ditched

https://tfn.scot/opinion/aid-sector-has-no-friends-in-the-tory-party-as-4bn-worth-of-deadly-cuts-prove

Living in the past – or flying to the moon?

OPINION 1 October 2021 by Graham Martin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/living-in-the-past-or-flying-to-the-moon

My Earthshot? Take over the royal estates!

OPINION 22 October 2021 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Princely benevolence will not save the planet, argues Graham Martin

https://tfn.scot/opinion/my-earthshot-take-over-the-royal-estates

Community launches campaign against funding cuts

NEWS 18 December 2018 by Gareth Jones
Management
Community campaigners in north Edinburgh are coming together with six voluntary organisations to fight dramatic funding cuts to local health projects

https://tfn.scot/news/campaign-aims-to-fight-community-cuts

Challenge aims to raise millions for charity

NEWS 17 April 2020 by Gareth Jones
Regeneration & Housing
Organisers of major fundraising events hope The 2.6 Challenge will fill the gap left by postponement of events such as the London Marathon

https://tfn.scot/news/challenge-aims-to-raise-millions-for-charity

Brexit is built on shifting - and rapidly disappearing - sands

OPINION 22 August 2019 Guest post
Environment & International
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

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

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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.