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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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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

Tips to help families through Christmas

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

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

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

Why branding matters: even to volunteers

Brand aid: how CSV became Volunteering Matters

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-branding-matters-even-to-volunteers

Why I chose to become a trustee

​Elaine McKean discusses her appointment as a Corra Foundation trustee and her motivation to create positive change

https://tfn.scot/opinion/why-i-became-a-trustee

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

Disabled people feel left out all the time

Tressa Burke on how we can all play a part in tackling loneliness amongst disabled Scots

https://tfn.scot/opinion/disabled-people-feel-left-out-all-the-time

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

Finding friends in the wilderness of third sector support

Anthea Coulter reflects on creating strong local collaborations during uncertain times for the Third Sector Interface Network

https://tfn.scot/opinion/finding-friends-in-the-tsi-wilderness

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