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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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Flying The Flag for international human rights

Susan and Gerrie Douglas-Scott from Glasgow are equal marriage campaigners and were the first gay couple to be married in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/opinion/flytheflag-on-international-human-rights-day

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

Vote to protect creative community expression

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 

Duncan Thorp on the need for community cohesion

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

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

Empty homes costing councils dear

Councils should invest to bring more empty homes into use

https://tfn.scot/news/empty-homes-costing-councils-dear

Labour: use new welfare powers to increase Child Benefit by £240

​Scottish Labour leader pledges to increase Child Benefit

https://tfn.scot/news/new-welfare-powers-to-increase-child-benefit-by-240

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