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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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Scanning the financial horizon

OPINION 21 February 2018 Guest post
Funding & Finance
Heather Lamont looks at a few recent headlines from the financial press and considers what they might mean for your charity’s finances.

https://tfn.scot/opinion/scanning-the-financial-horizon

A future free from harm - 20 years of WithYou

OPINION 20 December 2024 by Louise Stewart
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
Louise Stewart celebrates a milestone

https://tfn.scot/opinion/a-future-free-from-harm

We must save lives but also focus on prevention

OPINION 2 September 2025 by Louise Stewart
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Drug-related deaths may have dropped but much more preventative action is needed, says Louise Stewart

https://tfn.scot/opinion/we-must-save-lives-but-also-focus-on-prevention

Epilepsy Scotland Highlights Need For Fair Funding As It Launches #BeyondSeizure Campaign

OPINION 20 May 2024 by Andrew Lindsay
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
In National Epilepsy Week (20-26 May), Epilepsy Scotland has launched its #BeyondSeizure campaign

https://tfn.scot/opinion/epilepsy-scotland-highlights-need-for-fair-funding-as-it-launches-beyondseizure-campaign

Setting sail for a brighter future

OPINION 3 June 2024 by Fiona Harvey
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
Volunteers Week: CHAS on the success of its volunteering strategy since the dark days of the pandemic

https://tfn.scot/opinion/chas-volunteer-strategy

Cancer Prevention Action Week – the Great British Sarnie Swap

OPINION 20 February 2023 by Melanie Marks Purnode
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Cut out processed meat to beat disease

https://tfn.scot/opinion/cancer-prevention-action-week-the-great-british-sarnie-swap

Consolidation is key to enhancing grant support for women and vulnerable people in Scotland

OPINION 26 September 2025 by Andrew Tweedy
Management
Funding & Finance

https://tfn.scot/opinion/consolidation-is-key-to-enhancing-grant-support-for-women-and-vulnerable-people-in-scotland

Breaking down poverty myths

OPINION 22 January 2015 Guest post
Families & Young People
Nairn Macdonald discusses the launch of the new Scottish Youth Parliament campaign POVERTY: See It Change It

https://tfn.scot/opinion/breaking-down-poverty-myths

Bridging the Gift Aid gap – maximise your charity’s Gift Aid income

OPINION 11 October 2016 Guest post
Management
Alastair Petrie provides tips for small charity's on increasing their Gift Aid income

https://tfn.scot/opinion/bridging-the-gift-aid-gap-maximise-your-charitys-gift-aid-income

Cancer patients complain about insensitive staff and chaotic systems

NEWS 4 October 2016 by Susan Smith
Health & Social Care
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A major survey of Scottish cancer patients has uncovered a series of criticisms of NHS staff, systems and treatment plans

https://tfn.scot/news/cancer-patients-complain-about-insensitive-staff-and-chaotic-systems

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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.